HC Deb 19 February 1981 vol 999 cc207-8W
Mr. Ashton

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will state the total amount of funds paid to local industries in the Worksop assisted area since 1969; and how many new jobs have been created in their factories.

Mr. MacGregor

Up to 31 December 1980 payments totalling £309,000 and £94,000 respectively had been made under sections 7 and 8 of the Industry Act 1972 to companies with projects in the Worksop employment office area. Employment on projects benefiting under section 7 was expected to be 720; section 8 grants are not employment related.

I regret that information for particular localities in respect of regional development grant and grants authorised under the Local Employment Acts cannot be obtained without disproportionate cost.