HC Deb 22 July 1988 vol 137 cc860-1W
Rev. Martin Smyth

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the total grants received by Tyrone Crystal since its inception, detailing how much grants were received in 1985, 1986 and 1987.

Mr. Viggers

[holding answer 21 July 1988]: The amount paid in selective assistance and standard capital grants to Tyrone Crystal Ltd. since it was acquired by the Dungannon and District Co-operative Enterprises Ltd. in 1980 is £774,009.

In the years 1985, 1986 and 1987, the amounts were:

£
1985 232,004
1986 168,372
1987 263,755

In addition, the company has received assistance under various training grants schemes operated by the Department.