HC Deb 21 January 1985 vol 71 c293W
8. Mr. Rogers

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many applications for aid have been received by his Department from companies intending to set up businesses in the South Wales valleys.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Since July 1975, when the Welsh Office assumed responsibility for regional selective assistance, 460 applications have been received in respect of new projects in mid-Glamorgan and the districts of Lliw Valley, Neath, Afan, Blaenau Gwent, Islwyn and Torfaen.

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