§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total amount of aid granted under the Industry Act to industrial concerns locating in Scotland; and if he will state the expected 396W total job creation value of the projects concerned.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantA sum of £8.5 million has so far been paid. It is not possible to estimate the jobs in prospect as a result of this assistance because payment of regional development grants and shipbuilding construction grants is not directly linked with the creation or maintenance of employment.