§ Mr. Gordon Brownasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much has been paid in regional selective assistance to private hospital or private nursing home developments in each year since eligibility was introduced.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe information requested is as follows:
£ 1982 15,000 1983 15,000 1984 5,000 1985 5,000 1986 20,000
§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has any plans to extend eligibility for regional development grants to the private health care and insurance industries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI will be reviewing those activities which currently qualify for regional development grant during the current review of the assistance schemes. No decision has yet been made to extend eligibility for regional development grant to include private health care and insurance industries, although both activities will be considered, with others, as part of the review.