HC Deb 21 February 1968 vol 759 cc139-40W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will itemise the aid given to the Scottish Development Area in each year between 1964–65 and 1967–68, inclusive, giving an estimate of the figures for 1968–69.

Mrs. Gwyneth Dunwoody

Assistance offered in the Scottish Development Area under the Local Employment Acts was£15.2 million in 1964–65,£15.6 million in 1965–66 and£19.5 million in 1966–67. In the period April-December, 1967 it amounted to£15.5 million. In addition investment grants totalling£28.5 million were paid to firms in the Scottish Development Area in the period April-December, 1967. Separate estimates are not available for 1968–69.