HC Deb 11 July 1963 vol 680 cc165-6W
49. Sir J. MacLeod

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many new light industries have been established in the seven Crofter Counties, respectively, since 8th October, 1959; where they are located; and how many persons are employed in each of them.

Mr. Erroll

There is no standard definition of light industry. Since the 8th October, 1959, three new projects, known to the Board of Trade, have been started in Caithness, one in Sutherland, two in Zetland, four in Inverness, and three in Ross and Cromarty: together these employ some 350 people.