HC Deb 25 October 1973 vol 861 c688W
Mr. Russell Johnston

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what annual limit of expenditure he has placed upon the Highlands and Islands Development Board for the financial year 1973–74.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The estimates approved by Parliament for 1973–74 provide for a grant in aid to the Highlands and Islands Development Board of £5 million, an increase of £1,165,000 over the revised estimate for 1972–73, and, taking into account estimated receipts of £960,000, mainly from repayment of loans and interests on loans, for gross expenditure of £5,960,000.