HC Deb 13 February 1996 vol 271 cc563-4W
Mrs. Ray Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what is the total expenditure allocated to date from European Union objective 1 funding for the highlands and islands; and if he will make a statement; [11587]

(2) if he will list the projects that have been approved for European Union objective 1 funding for the highlands and islands since January 1995 for (a) the European regional development fund and (b) the European social fund; what expenditure was approved for each project; and what was the total expenditure; [11585]

(3) which successful applications for European Union objective 1 funding for the highlands and islands are located in Argyll and Bute; and what was the expenditure approved for each project. [11586]

Mr. Kynoch

The total expenditure committed up to the end of January 1996 is £164 million. This is made up by £129 million, ERDF; £30.5 million, ESF; and £4.5 million, EAGGF—European agricultural guidance and guarantee fund—and FIFO—financial instrument of fisheries guidance. As the information requested is somewhat lengthy, I have arranged for the details to be placed in the House Library.

Mr. Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the projects which have been approved for objective 1 funding in the highlands and islands, stating the amount in each case. [11607]

Mr. Kynoch

[holding answer 1 February 1996]: The total expenditure committed up to the end of January 1996 is £164 million. This is made up by £129 million, ERDF;

£30.5 million, ESF; and £4.5 million, EAGGF and FIFG. As the information requested is somewhat lengthy I have arranged for the details to be placed in the House Library.

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