§ 1. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what financial assistance under the Distribution of Industry (Industrial Finance) Act has been and will be made available to alleviate unemployment in North-East Scotland.
Mr. AmorySo far financial assistance to a total of £53,220 has been offered by the Treasury to four undertakings in North-East Scotland under this Act. Thirteen firm and eligible applications are still receiving consideration by the Development Areas Treasury Advisory Committee.