HC Deb 02 December 1985 vol 88 c19W
Mr. Fatchett

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the amount of regional grants paid to Yorkshire and Humberside in the financial years 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83 and 1983–84.

Mr. Brittan

Details are as follows:

Regional selective assistance under section 7 of the Industrial Development Act 1982
£ million
1979–80 6.761
1980–81 6.624
1981–82 7.083
1982–83 10.370
1983–84 8.772
Regional development grants under part II of the Industrial Development Act 1982
£ million
197913;80 21.487
1980–81 38.710
1981–82 47.064
1982–83 36.368
1983–84 23.510