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Mr. McCartney
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if it is his policy to disclose information about financial assistance to individual companies on request by hon. Members.
Sir J. Eden
No. Commercial confidentiality generally weighs against disclosure of details of financial assistance, though in certain cases, where the public interest requires, some information is given.