HC Deb 12 February 1963 vol 671 c159W
94. Mr. Millan

asked the President of the Board of Trade how much of the assistance he has provided under the Local Employment Act for projects in Scotland has gone, respectively, to firms already established there, and to those setting up in Scotland for the first time.

Mr. D. Price

Of the total assistance offered under the Local Employment Act up to 31st January, 1963, for projects in Scotland excluding offers declined, £24.8 million, or 59 per cent., has gone to companies setting up in Scotland far the first time, and the balance of £17.2 million to companies already established in Scotland.