HC Deb 08 March 1979 vol 963 cc785-6W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he has entered into planning agreement discussions with the Thorne group.

Mr. Les Huckfield

I refer my hon. Friend to the replies given to my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Selly Oak (Mr. Litterick) on Friday 23 February—[Vol. 963, c.320]—and today.

Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will impose conditions upon any grant-aid to the Thorne group requiring it to enter into a planning agreement before any grant money is paid.

Mr. Les Huckfield

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Coventry, South-West (Mrs. Wise) on Monday 19 February 1979.—[Vol. 963, c. 8.]

Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will discuss with the Thorne group the provision of job opportunities in the Bradford area as a precondition to any further grant aid to the company.

Mr. Les Huckfield

Any application for financial assistance to the Thorne group will be considered on its merits taking account of all relevant factors.