HC Deb 15 July 1999 vol 335 c276W
Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what financial support his Department has given the car industry since May 1997. [90013]

Mr. Byers

DTI financial support is provided through Regional Selective Assistance (RSA). RSA grants totalling £71,742,000 have been made by the Department to the car industry since May 1997. This figure covers support given to both vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers.