§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many requests for application forms for the Government's energy-saving loans scheme have been received from organisations in Scotland.
§ Mr. John SmithA total of 12 requests for application forms for the energy saving loan scheme have so far been received from organisations in Scotland.
§ Mr. Welshasked the Secretary of State for Energy what proportion of the total sum allocated to the energy-saving loans scheme will be applied to Scotland.
§ Mr. John Smith:The sum applied to Scotland under the energy saving loan scheme will depend on the number and nature of the applications from firms in Scotland.