HC Deb 18 December 1958 vol 597 cc268-9W
Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many applications have been lodged from the Highlands and Islands for the assistance he has offered under the Distribution of Industry (Financial Provisions) Act, 1958, to persons or firms, wanting to set up or extend and improve hotels and boarding houses in the area; how many he has approved; and what is the total sum offered in those cases.

Mr. Simon

So far one firm and eligible application has been lodged in respect of an hotel. This is still being examined.

Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many applications for assistance from the Western Isles constituency he has received and approved to date under the Distribution of Industry (Financial Provisions) Act, 1958; what is the total amount of assistance approved; and for what number of people these developments will provide employment.

Mr. Simon

The figures of applications given in the reply of my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary on 12th November are unchanged. None of the three firm and eligible applications has yet been approved. According to the estimates of the applicants, 13 more people would be employed if these applications were to be granted.