HC Deb 18 January 1977 vol 924 cc181-2W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many occasions since July 1975 the Industrial Development Advisory Board has been called upon to give advice on projects; and what was the project and advice in each case.

Mr. Alan Williams

Between 1st July 1975 and 31st December 1976 the Industrial Development Advisory Board was asked to give advice on 207 projects. The advice of the Board is in confidence to the Secretary of State and disclosed only with the agreement of the Board.