§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development what was the total sum asked for by way of grant and loan, respectively, by applicants in the seven Highlands and Islands counties under the Local Employment Act in the last 12 months; and what is the amount approved in each category.
§ Mr. HeathDuring the 12 months to 29th February, 1964, applicants in the seven Highlands and Islands counties asked for £703,065 by way of grants and £614,240 by way of loans under the Local Employment Acts. The amounts so far offered or approved in response to these applications are £357,000 by way of grant and £279,500 by way of loan. Applications for grants amounting to about £158,000 and for loans amounting to about £285,000 are at present under investigation.
§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development how much of the assistance to applicants in the Highlands and Islands under the Local Employment Act by way of grant and loan, respectively, in the last 12 months was given in respect of extension of premises and for plant, of new enterprises, and of replacements, respectively; and what is the estimated net total of resulting new jobs.
§ Mr. HeathDuring the 12 months to 29th February, 1964, £346,243 was offered to applicants in the Highlands and Islands by way of grant and loan under the Local Employment Acts. This included grants of £9,025 and loans of £329,000 for the extension of premises and additional plant in existing enterprises; and grants of £8,218 for new enterprises. None was for replacements. It is estimated that about 425 new jobs will result from this assistance.