Distribution of Industry (Industrial Finance) Act, 1958

Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 14 May 1959.

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Photo of Sir Harold Roper Sir Harold Roper , North Cornwall 12:00, 14 May 1959

the Chancellor of the Exchequer to how many applicants in England and in Cornwall, respectively, the granting of financial assistance under the Distribution of Industry (Industrial Finance) Act, 1958, has been approved, to the most recent convenient date.

Photo of Mr Frederick Erroll Mr Frederick Erroll , Altrincham and Sale

Fourteen applications from England—excluding Wales—have been approved. This total includes six from Cornwall.

Photo of Sir Harold Roper Sir Harold Roper , North Cornwall

How many applications from Cornwall have been received, and how many have been rejected?

Photo of Mr Frederick Erroll Mr Frederick Erroll , Altrincham and Sale

The total number of firm and eligible applications received in respect of Cornwall is 22, of which 7 have been rejected while 9 are still under consideration.