HC Deb 06 December 1977 vol 940 c682W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, what is the total amount of grants so far approved and paid under the Textile Machinery Industry Scheme; and what funds are still available under the scheme.

Mr. Cryer

At 30th November 1977 the total amount of grant approved under the textile machinery scheme was £2 million, of which £20,000 has been paid. There is still £18 million available under the scheme. Applications totalling £5 million are under consideration. Details of selective financial assistance, including assistance offered under the industry schemes, are published quarterly in the Department of Industry's publicationTrade and Industry.