HC Deb 30 June 2003 vol 408 c71W
Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what grant aid is available to assist in(a) business diversification in Scotland and (b) non-fishing related new business start-ups in fishing industry-dependent areas of Scotland. [121771]

Jacqui Smith

[holding answer 26 June 2003]: The question refers to economic development issues. This is a matter for the Scottish Executive as economic development is devolved to the Scottish Executive under the Scotland Act.