§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is now in a position to publish the report on assisted area status and regional aid policy for the whole of Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
Present levels Revised levels Grant Loan Total Grant Loan Total £ £ £ £ £ £ New house 4,000 5,500 9,500 6,500 10,000 16,500 House improvement 750 4,000 4,750 750 6,000 6,750 Farm building (erection or improvement) 1,750 1,750 3,500 3,750 — 3,750 The rate of interest on house loans has been increased from 3 ⅛ per cent. to 7 per cent.
The new levels of assistance will be available from today to new applicants as well as to any existing applicants who have not yet started work.