Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Anthony Nelson (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What was the total value of grants given to businesses (a) in Devon and (b) in the South Hams, in each of the last five years. - Includes table.

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what was the total value of grants given to businesses (a) in Devon and (b) in the South Hams, in each of the last five years. [21341] Mr. Nelson: The total value of grants from my Department to businesses in Devon and in South Hams in each of the last five years is as follows: £ millions _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Devon South Hams Total grant offered Total grant paid Total grant offered Total grant paid 1996-97 to date 5.267 5.961 1.605 0.749 1995-96 3.571 6.916 1.020 0.899 1994-95 11.433 4.654 1.778 1.088 1993-94 4.586 4.184 1.679 1.784 1992-93 1.901 3.609 0.364 1.308 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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