HC Deb 03 June 1985 vol 80 c92W
Mr. Barry Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how long, on average, it takes for a new business in Wales to receive (a) a definite decision upon application for Government grant-aid and (b) Government grant-aid upon successful application, from the date at which the application was made.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

A wide range of Government grants provided for by different statutory powers is potentially available to new businesses in Wales. These grants involve differing methods of appraisal, approval and payment. Information in the form requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.