HC Deb 25 June 1979 vol 969 c8W
25. Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many companies have so far approached him for industrial assistance.

Mr. David Mitchell

In the period from 4 May to 8 June 1979 the Department of Industry has received 137 applications for regional selective assistance under section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 and 75 applications under the schemes operated by the Department of Industry under section 8.