§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for. Industry, Trade and Regional Development what is the total value of grants and loans, respectively, made available to applicants under the Local Employment Act in East Aberdeenshire to date; and how many applicants have been rejected.
§ Mr. D. PriceFrom 1st April, 1960, to 31st March, 1963, loans and grants under the Local Employment Acts to a total value of £192,650 and £44,732 respectively—excluding offers declined—were offered for projects in the Peter-head, Fraserburgh and Aberdeen group of employment exchange areas. Financial assistance to 27 applicants was refused.