§ Mr. John Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on the future of the Government scheme of assistance for the footwear industry.
§ Mr. David MitchellMy right hon. Friend is reviewing all existing schemes of support and will give his decision upon the future of the footwear scheme in due course. In the meantime, applications for assistance under the scheme will continue to be processed.
§ Mr. John Garrettasked the Secretary of State for Industry how much money has so far been granted to the footwear industry under the footwear assistance scheme; how many applications for assistance have been received from footwear manufacturers; and how many applications have been made by firms in Norwich.
§ Mr. David MitchellAs at 18 May 1979, offers of assistance under the footwear industry scheme totalled £1.13 million and 245 applications had been received, of which 19 were from firms in Norwich.