HC Deb 22 November 1999 vol 339 cc31-2W
Mr. Crausby

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to encourage manufacturing industry in the North West Region. [98669]

Mr. Caborn

Earlier this month my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry announced a number of new initiatives which will assist in the creation and development of companies: Regional Capital Venture Funds; a Phoenix Fund, the UK High Technology Fund and Enterprise Grants.

In addition, the new Assisted Areas map will also play a major role in encouraging manufacturing industry in the North West Region.