§ Mr. Douglas Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will provide financial assistance to Aberdeenshire County Council to finance additional expenditure incurred on roads required as a result of oil and oil-related developments.
§ Mr. William RossA good deal of financial assistance is already being provided for this purpose. Further applications will be considered on their merits.
§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether additional financial assistance will be provided to local authorities in Moray and Nairn to finance additional expenditure incurred on roads required as a result of oil-related developments.
§ Mr. William RossA good deal of financial assistance is already being provided for this purpose. Further applications will be considered on their merits.