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Mr. Wigley
asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many applications have been received from foundries in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, under the ferrous foundries scheme; how many such foundries have received an allocation in each country; and what is the total sum allocated in each case.
Mr. Cryer
The information is as follows:
| Applications received | Applications so far approved | Assistance approved £m. | |
| England | 456 | 334 | 68·2 |
| Scotland | 40 | 34 | 7·0 |
| Wales | 16 | 9 | 0·8 |