HC Deb 09 November 1981 vol 12 c21W
15. Sir William Elliott

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will ensure that regional aid grants are given preferentially to firms which are prepared to build or convert older premises in the major cities into units of less than 2,500 square feet for low cost office and factory space.

24. Mr. Steen

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will ensure that regional aid grants are given preferentially to firms which are prepared to build or convert older premises in the major cities into units of less than 2,500 square feet for low cost office and factory space.

26. Mr. Stevens

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will ensure that regional aid grants are given preferentially to firms which are prepared to build or convert older premises in the major cities into units of less than 2,500 square feet for low cost office and factory space.

40. Mr. Dover

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will ensure that regional aid grants are given preferentially to firms which are prepared to build or convert older premises in the major cities into units of less than 2,500 square feet for low cost offices and factory space.

Mr. MacGregor

I believe that the incentives currently available through the tax system and in existing Department of Industry and other schemes already provide sufficient encouragement for such developments, but I would be willing to consider any evidence that my hon. Friend would like to present.

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