HC Deb 20 January 1977 vol 924 c273W
Mr. Grylls

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

Mr. Alan Williams

Formal offers of grants totalling £2,517,000 were made under the Machine Tool Scheme up to 31st December 1976. These offers related to 15 projects covering product development, the purchase of plant and machinery and the extension or modification of factory premises.