§ Mr. Wigleyasked 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. TrippierAbout per cent. and ½ per cent. respectively.
§ Mr. Wigleyasked 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. TrippierThe information requested is as follows:
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.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.