HC Deb 20 July 1978 vol 954 c361W
Mr. George

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the total amount of assistance granted to firms with plant in Walsall under each scheme of the Industry Act.

Mr. Cryer

Nine firms have received offers of selective financial assistance totalling £269,000 under section 8 of the Industry Act 1972 towards projects in Walsall, with an estimated cost of £3,722,000. The assistance is as follows:

Scheme Number of companies Value of offer (£000)
Accelerated projects 1 88
Ferrous foundry 4 308
Non-ferrous foundry 2 352
Machine tool 1 9
Clothing industry 1 16