Industry Act 1972 (Section 8 Assistance)

HC Deb 24 January 1979 vol 961 c152W

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what total payments have so far been made, and what commitments entered into, under section 8 of the Industry Act 1972.

Mr. Les Huckfield

Up to 31 December 1978 commitments totalling £882.7 million have been made under section 8 of the Industry Act 1972. Payments so far made arising from their commitments amount to £445.4 million.