HC Deb 08 March 1978 vol 945 c676W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many companies in Scotland have applied for, and how many have received, aid under the ferrous and non-ferrous foundry scheme; and what is the total amount of aid given.

Mr. Cryer

Applications from and offers to companies in Scotland under the Ferrous (closed for applications on 31st December 1976) and Non-Ferrous Foundry (closes for applications on 31st July 1978) Schemes are as follows:

Mr. Les Huckfield

ECSC grants in support of research on human factors which is currently being carried out by the British Steel Corporation are expected to amount to about £0–4 million.