HC Deb 28 November 2000 vol 357 c531W
Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has reached agreement with the European Commission over the payment of grants, discounts or subsidies for(a) the coal industry, (b) Rover, (c) Nissan, (d) the Universal Bank, (e) Regional Venture Capital funds and (f) the Climate Charge levy [135655]

Mr. Byers

[holding answer 30 October 2000]: The position on each case is as follows:

  1. (a) yes;
  2. (b) no notification is before the Commission;
  3. (c) discussions are continuing;
  4. (d) no notification is before the Commission;
  5. (e) discussions are continuing;
  6. (f) this is a matter for Treasury Departments.

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