Written question asked by Walter Sweeney (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: If businesses or organisations with declared political objectives can, or could obtain, financial support from (a) the Welsh Development Agency and (b) the Development Board for Rural Wales.

Answer: Mr. Sweeney: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if businesses or organisations with declared political objectives can, or could obtain, financial support from (a) the Welsh Development Agency and (b) the Development Board for Rural Wales. [20611] Mr. Hague: Support cannot be given for political purposes. Any business or organisation can apply for financial support from the WDA and/or DBRW provided the application relates to a specific project or initiative which matches the economic or environmental criteria and objectives of an appropriate WDA or DBRW scheme. Aid to some sectors is restricted or prohibited by the rules of some schemes and by EU state aid rules.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 20611; 292 c668W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Development Board for Rural Wales Industry Government assistance Political activities Welsh Development Agency Wales