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Written question asked by Lord Pendry (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 1997. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
What Government assistance has been given to the cigarette manufacturers Gallaher Limited in support of the relocation of their factory in Hyde, Tameside to Ballymena in Northern Ireland. - Includes figures.
Answer

Mr. Pendry: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what Government assistance has been given to the cigarette manufacturers Gallaher Ltd. in support of the relocation of its factory in Hyde, Tameside to Ballymena in Northern Ireland. [11162] Mr. Ancram: Gallaher Ltd. has been offered grant assistance amounting to £9,957,000 towards its rationalisation and investment costs of £46.5 million in Northern Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11162; 288 c559W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Industry Government assistance Northern Ireland Tobacco Gallaher
Contains statistics
Yes