Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for Industry what was the total expenditure on regional grants and assistance to the Middleton and Prestwich constituency in 1977, 1978 and 1979; what amount this represents for each member of the working population in the area; and what was the comparable figure for the United Kingdom as a whole.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe following table shows offers of regional selective assistance made—and accepted—under section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 in respect of projects located in the Middleton and Prestwich constituency;
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Year of Offer Total Value of Offers £'000 1977 129 1978 15 1979 16 Total 160 The total assistance represents £5.70 per head of the working population of the constituency. The corresponding figure for all regional selective assistance offered over same the period is £15.40 in respect of the United Kingdom as a whole, and £24.50 in respect of the assisted areas only.
Comparable information in respect of regional development grant paid under part I of the Act is not readily available and could not be obtained without disproportionate cost.