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Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 October 1998. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 29 October 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, in what ways he assisted the Kimberley-Clark factory on Deeside Industrial Park prior to its announcement on 21st October of closure. - Inc figs.
Answer

Mr. Barry Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales in what ways he assisted the Kimberley-Clark factory on Deeside Industrial Park prior to its announcement on 21 October of closure; and if he will make a statement. [56497] Mr. Hain: Up to February 1995 the company received financial assistance, under the Regional Development Grant and Regional Selective Assistance schemes, totalling £1.46 million in support of projects to develop and expand production facilities at the Deeside Mill. The WDA has also offered the company assistance in property deal matters.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
318 c268-9W; 56497
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Government assistance Welsh Development Agency Flintshire Kimberly-Clark
Contains statistics
Yes