HC Deb 27 March 1975 vol 889 c220W
Mr. Hurd

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what grants and loans have been approved for the West Midlands area from the European Coal and Steel Community Fund since 1st January 1973.

Mr. Gregor

Mackenzie: The following loans have been made to the National Coal Board under Article 54 of the Treaty of Paris:

£m
2.9 Littleton colliery
4.7 Trentham colliery

Figures for other loans and grants from the European Coal and Steel Community are not available on a regional basis.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will specify the grants and loans which have been approved for the East Midlands area from the ECSC Fund since 1st January 1973.

Mr. Jim Lester

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what grants and loans have been approved for the East Midlands area for the European Coal and Steel Community Fund since 1st January 1973.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie:

No loans have been approved for the East Midlands area under Articles 54 and 56 of the Treaty of Paris. Figures for other loans and grants under the Treaty of Paris are not available on a regional basis.

Sir A. Meyer

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will specify the grants and loans which have been approved for Wales from the ECSC Fund since 1st January 1975.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie:

No loans or grants have been approved for Wales under the Treaty of Paris since 1st January 1975.