HC Deb 27 February 1985 vol 74 c188W
29. Mr. Roger King

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many applications for regional assistance have been received in the newly designated assisted area in the west midlands.

Mr. Butcher

As at 15 February the West Midlands regional office had received more than 4,300 inquiries about regional selective assistance, generating a total of 185 applications for grant.