HC Deb 13 December 1976 vol 922 cc531-2W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is his estimate of the total grants paid to firms directly associated with onshore North Sea oil activities to the latest available date.

Mr. Alan Williams

Regional development grants and interest relief grants amounting to some £34 million have been paid to date under schemes administered by my Department in respect of oil terminals and platform construction to firms directly associated with onshore North Sea oil activities.