HC Deb 20 January 1977 vol 924 cc272-3W
Mr. Grylls

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

Mr. Alan Williams

Offers of grant made up to 31st December 1976 under the Poultrymeat Processing Industry Scheme amounted to £681,700. Fourteen projects were covered by these offers, the principal purpose of which is to assist the applicants to improve or modify their premises and equipment in response to the requirements of EEC Directive 71/118 as amended by 75/431.

No offers have yet been made in respect of the Redmeat Processing Scheme announced on 9th November 1976.