§ Mr. Fosterasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will publish for each year since 1974 the amounts received in regional selective assistance by small firms in Newton Aycliffe and the number of projects involved.
§ Mr. David MitchellIn the period from 1 March 1974 to 31 May 1979, two offers of assistance amounting to £142,000 have been made under section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 to firms employing 200 people or less in respect of projects located in the Newton Aycliffe employment office area.
§ Mr. Fosterasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many small firms in Newton Aycliffe have received assistance from the small firms counselling service.
§ Mr. David MitchellSince the inception of the small firms counselling service in November 1977 seven small firms in Newton Aycliffe have used the counselling service.