Industry Act 1972 (Section 8 Assistance)

Mr. Grylls
asked the Secretary of State for Industry what total payments have so far been made, and what commitments entered into, under section 8 of the Industry Act 1972.

Mr. Les Huckfield
Up to 31 December 1978 commitments totalling £882·7 million have been made under section 8 of the Industry Act 1972. Payments so far made arising from their commitments amount to £445·4 million.