§ Mr. Kenneth Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) what sums of regional development grant were paid in 1972–3, 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78 and 1978–79 to (a)s special development areas, (b) development areas and (c) intermediate areas, at 1978 survey prices;
(2) how many firms were in receipt of (a) regional development grant and (b) selective assistance to individual industries, firms and undertakings, in 1972–73, 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, and 1978–79; and how many jobs are estimated to have been saved or created in each of these years by (i) payment of regional development grant and (ii) payment of selective assistance to individual industries, firms and undertakings;
(3) how many United Kingdom firms employing fewer than 200 people, were in receipt of (a) regional development grant and (b) selective assistance to individual industries, firms and undertakings, in 1972–73, 1973–74. 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, and 1978–79; and how many firms employing fewer than 200 people there were in the United Kingdom in each of those years.
§ Mr. David MitchellI shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.