§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what financial assistance has been provided to Marshall Food Group Ltd. in each of the last 10 years in relation to their production plant at Coatbridge; on what terms; and if he will make a statement. [11848]
§ Mr. KynochThe following financial assistance has been provided by the Department:
Since 1987, a total of £2,857,500 has been paid under the regional selective assistance scheme. These payments related to offers made in 1987 and 1990 and the last payment of grant was made in 1993. Additionally, regional development grant of £679,942, offered in 1987, was paid in association with the RSA offers, the last payment being made in 1991.
The purpose of these offers was to assist the company in undertaking a capital investment programme at Coatbridge involving the safeguarding and creation of jobs at that location. The company has met its obligations under the terms of the offers.
The above grants represent all but a small part of the assistance provided in relation to this company's Coatbridge plant. Additional support has been provided by the Scottish Enterprise network in recent years; I will ask the chairman of that organisation to write to the hon. Member with details of this as soon as possible.