HC Deb 28 March 1979 vol 965 c218W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the total capital expenditure by the Scottish Development Agency in Cumnock and Doon Valley, Maybole and Girvan, respectively.

Mr. Gregor MacKenzie

This is a matter for the Agency, to whose attention I shall draw the hon. Member's Question.

Mr. Penhaligon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the total amount spent by the Scottish Development Agency; and how much this represents per head of registered unemployed.

Mr. Gregor MacKenzie

The Agency has spent £124 million gross since its inception in December 1975. On 8 March 1979 registered unemployment in Scotland was 183,000.