HL Deb 15 November 1989 vol 512 cc1401-2WA
Lord O'Hagan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they consider that the European Regional Development Fund should be extended to the private sector.

Viscount Ullswater

The private sector is already eligible for assistance from the European Regional Development Fund, but applications for grant will in future have to be made within the terms of the relevant structural funds programme for the area in question.