§ 20. Mrs. Bainasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his new functions regarding industrial development include disbursement of moneys received by the United Kingdom Government from the EEC Regional Fund; and, if so, what is the total sum involved in the current year.
§ Mr. William RossYes. My Departments will be fully involved in the preparation of applications for assistance towards industrial and infrastructure projects under the fund. The total available from the fund for the United Kingdom over tree years is £150 million, and the Government are considering how the money is to be applied.