§ Mr. MacshaneTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will list by(a) amount, (b) company and (c) regional government funds, grants on tax relief schemes offered to foreign companies investing in the United Kingdom each year since 1990. [38712]
§ Mr. OppenheimThe question is unclear. If the hon. Gentleman would clarify the information he is seeking, I will endeavour to answer. However, the hon. Gentleman may care to note that the main instrument of regional industrial support is the regional selective assistance scheme. Details of the grants given can be found in the "Annual Report of the Industrial Development Act 1982".