§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Industry what was the cost of all types of regional development incentives available in each development area, respectively, per insured employee in that area in 1974–75.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieThe information is as follows:
Total expenditure £ million Expenditure per insured employee in the area £ Northern Development Area 120.0 96.5 South West Development Area 6.5 41.0 Merseyside Special Development Area 73.5 102.5 Scottish Development Area 143.5 69.0 Welsh Development Area 73.5 90.5 Note: All figures are gross and contain an element of estimation. Some small items, totalling some £10 million, cannot be broken down by area and have been excluded.