§ Mr. Nobleasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many inquiries or applications have been received by his Department for financial assistance under the footwear scheme; and of these how many are from firms in the North-West.
§ Mr. Cryer80 inquiries and 17 formal applications for assistance under the footwear industry scheme have been2W received. Of these 15 inquiries and four applications have come from firms in the North-West.