HC Deb 22 October 1992 vol 212 c360W
Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland which local authorities claimed assistance under the Bellwin formula, following the storm damage of December 1991 and new year's day 1992; and how much was(a) claimed by and (b) paid to each authority under the scheme.

Mr. Allan Stewart

I announced the triggering of the Bellwin scheme on 10 January. On that occasion, the triggering applied to the Shetland, Orkney, and Western Isles islands council areas, and Highland and Central regions. Only Shetland islands council has submitted a claim for financial assistance this totals £83,000. Payment will be made once the council has provided some outstanding information to establish the eligibility of the expenditure incurred.