§ 69. Mr. James Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what public money was allocated to the Scottish Country Industries Development Trust for 1964, 1965 and 1966; in which areas and for what purposes it was or will be expended; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WillisThe Trust receives grants from the Development Fund. For the financial years 1963–64, 1964–65 and 1965–66, the grants approved were £60,000, £67,273 and £73,100 respectively. For the current year the grant approved is £74,683.
The purpose of the Trust is to provide a service to small firms in country areas of Scotland by advising them on management, accountancy, marketing and other aspects of running a business and to stimulate the development of small industries in country towns and areas.