HC Deb 22 December 1983 vol 51 cc353-4W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of the regional development grants paid in respect of development in Wales during 1981–82 and 1982–83 was paid to the county of Gwynedd.

Mr. Trippier

About per cent. and ½ per cent. respectively.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what have been the total payments of regional development grants to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively, for each of the past five years.

Mr. Trippier

The information requested is as follows:

.000
England Scotland Wales
Financial year
1978–79 238,133 107,344 71,502
1979–80 210,014 70,168 50,663

£
England Scotland Wales
1980–81 273,784 113,265 103,475
1981–82 351,858 142,739 122,171
1982–83 280,724 287,309 121,527

Industrial assistance in Northern Ireland is a matter for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.