HC Deb 13 October 1976 vol 917 cc135-6W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will make a statement concerning the assistance provided to Mobil Oil Company Limited during the parliamentary recess.

Mr. Alan Williams

The following statement has been laid todayIn accordance with Section 8(8) of the Industry Act 1972, the Secretary of State for Industry states that financial assistance of £10.3 million has been offered to Mobil Oil Company Ltd. during the Parliamentary Recess in the form of an interest relief grant. The assistance was provided under the Accelerated Projects Scheme to bring forward the construction of a £70 million Fluid Catalytic Cracker unit at Coryton, Essex".