HC Deb 18 January 2000 vol 342 cc380-1W
Mr. Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action his Department is taking to ensure that assisted area status grants for the Sussex Coastal Strip are paid promptly by the European Commission. [105216]

Mr. Caborn

Payments of Regional Selective Assistance in the Assisted Areas in England are made by the UK Government.

Mr. Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received regarding the late payment of assisted area status grants to the Sussex Coastal Strip by the European Commission. [105215]

Mr. Caborn

None.

Mr. Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions he has had with the European Commission regarding grants awarded for assisted area status for the Sussex Coastal Strip between Shoreham and Newhaven. [105214]

Mr. Caborn

Discussions with the Commission on the proposals for new Assisted Areas, including the Sussex Coastal Strip between Shoreham and Newhaven, are continuing. We will announce the new map as soon as possible.