HC Deb 16 October 1991 vol 196 c167W
23. Mrs. Maureen Hicks

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what Government assistance has been given to the West Midlands development agency since it was established.

Mr. Leigh

Since its establishment in 1983, a total of £2–94 million in grant in aid has been provided to WMDA for its inward investment promotion activities. In 1991–92, £670 thousand was offered in grant in aid for inward investment, representing a 67.5 per cent. increase in funding over the last two years.