§ Mr. Torneyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what account he is taking, in deciding whether to make Government grants of several million pounds to Thorn Consumer Electronics for development at Enfield and Gosport, of the fact that in 1978 they closed their television plants at Bradford and Shipley where unemployment is much greater.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldApplications for selective financial assistance are dealt with on their merits, taking into account all relevant considerations.