HC Deb 29 October 1998 vol 318 cc268-9W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales in what ways he assisted the Kimberley-Clark factory on Deeside Industrial Park prior to its announcement on 21 October of closure; and if he will make a statement. [56497]

Mr. Hain

Up to February 1995 the company received financial assistance, under the Regional Development Grant and Regional Selective Assistance schemes, totalling £1.46 million in support of projects to develop and expand production facilities at the Deeside Mill. The WDA has also offered the company assistance in property deal matters.