HC Deb 09 December 1952 vol 509 c46W
139. Mr. T. Fraser

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications for grant under Section 3 of the Distribution of Industry Act, 1945, have been refused in Scotland since June, 1952; and what is the estimated capital cost of the schemes concerned.

Mr. J. Stuart

Twelve applications at an estimated capital cost of £1,956,200 have been refused, but five of them at an estimated capital cost of £1,369,800 are being considered for grant under the Rural Water Supplies and Sewerage Act, 1944.