HC Deb 15 June 1993 vol 226 cc537-8W
Mr. Kilfoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many companies from outside Merseyside have relocated within the Merseyside development corporation area since 1991.

Mr. Baldry

A recent survey carried out on behalf of MDC has indicated that approximately 200 companies have been established within MDC's area since 1991. Ten of these companies moved into MDC owned premises from outside Merseyside. In addition, there have been relocations by three Government organisations into the MDC area.

Mr. Kilfoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the cost to Government of relocating companies to the Merseyside development corporation area since 1991.

Mr. Baldry

It is not possible to put a figure on cost to Government in relocating companies to the MDC area since 1991 as much of the information is commercial in confidence. However, since 1991 MDC has given grant assistance of more than £3 million to companies within MDC's area, thereby creating or retaining jobs.