HC Deb 20 January 1977 vol 924 cc273-4W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry, what is the total value of grants made up to 31st December 1976 under the Ferrous Foundry Scheme; how many different projects these cover; and what is the principal purpose of these grants.

Mr. Les Huckfield

£22,122,620 had been offered towards 135 projects. The purpose of the scheme is to encourage modernisation and development of the ferrous foundry industry.