§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many applications for financial assistance under the machine tool industry scheme had been received by the original final date for applications of 31st December 1976; and how many of these applications have so far been approved or rejected.
Number of projects Rent relief grants £000 Employee transfer grants £000 Removal grants £000 Interest relief grants £000 Loans £000 Total £000 19 2,666 510 222 109 — 3,507 It is estimated that as a result of these offers 2,758 additional jobs will be provided in the assisted areas of which 632 will be filled by employees transferring with their work.