§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what level of industrial aid has been given to the north-west of England in the last 12 months.
§ Mr. Giles ShawUnder the major schemes of financial assistance available from this Department, the total amount paid to companies and businesses in the northwest from 1 February 1986 to 31 January 1987 was £136.4 million.