§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much has been paid out in loans for industrial modernisation and reorganisation in each of the past four years; and which sectors have benefited.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerLoans for industrial modernisation and reorganisation can be provided under the Industrial Investment (General Assistance) Act (Northern Ireland) 1966, but no such loans have been paid out in the last four years. Loans for re-equipment and maintenance have, however, been paid out during this time under the Industries Development Acts (Northern Ireland) 1966 and 1971, but details of the amounts paid and the sectors which have benefited could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.