HC Deb 01 May 1961 vol 639 c86W
Mr. N. McLean

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many jobs in Scotland, the Highlands and Islands, and in Inverness-shire, respectively, have become, or it is estimated will become, available as a result of loans or grants authorised under the Local Employment Act.

Mr. Maudling

It is estimated by the firms concerned that in Scotland nearly 18,000 additional jobs will become available, of which about 470 are in the Highlands and Islands and 42 are in Inverness-shire.