§ Mr. DafisTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what was the total amount of grant investment incentives awarded to British environmental industries in(a) 1993, (b) 1994 and (c) 1995. [17598]
§ Mr. Ian TaylorI refer to the answer given to the hon. Member for Camarthen (Mr. Williams) on 19 February 1996,Official Report, column 44. Grants made under schemes designed specifically to promote research and development in, or the takeup of, environment technologies totalled £2.6 million in the period 1 January 1993 to 31 December 1995.
§ Mr. DafisTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to improve market access for British environmental technology companies; and if he will make a statement. [17595]
§ Mr. TaylorThe Joint DTI-DOE environmental markets unit, which is the lead sponsor division in Government for the environmental industry, is working with the industry to assist it in identifying the factors that affect the industry's competitiveness and in developing a long-term strategy for improved performance.