asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many applications from Wales for selective assistance under the Industry Act were (a) received and (b) granted during 1973 and 1974; and how much was disbursed as a result.

The information is as follows:advance factories, that were allocated in Wales in 1974. When these projects are fully manned the occupiers estimate that 1,000 persons—700 males—will be employed.

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many new jobs were created in Wales in 1973–74 and 1974–75 through projects assisted under the Local Employment Acts and the Industry Act; and what was the average cost per job.

The numbers of new jobs estimated to arise from projects in Wales on which assistance has been offered under the Local Employment Acts and Section 7 of the Industry Act are as follows. In calculating the average cost per job under Section 7 of the Industry Act the equivalent notional loan value has been used where interest relief grants were offered.