HC Deb 23 March 1982 vol 20 c291W
Mr. Field

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish in the Official Report the number of firms receiving aid via the capital grants scheme, the sum authorised and the number of disabled persons gaining employment since the answer to the hon. Member for Birkenhead on 17 February 1980, Official Report, column 559.

Mr. Alison

Since the answer to the hon. Member on 27 February 1980, 164 firms have received aid and the sum of £151,924 has been authorised. A total of 47 disabled people have gained employment, and 133 have been helped to retain their jobs.