§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total expenditure in the public works programme as it affects Ayrshire; and what is the Government's contribution towards this expenditure.
§ Mr. Gordon Campbell:Over £5£3 million has so far been approved and the final figure may approach £6 million. Direct Government expenditure within the £5.3 million is about £750,000. In addition very substantial indirect contributions will be made through grants related to loan charges over a period of years but these cannot yet be calculated precisely.