§ 58. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of the money available under the Farm Improvement Scheme has been spent in the north-east of Scotland; and 164W what further expenditure has been approved in that part of the country.
§ Mr. NobleUp to 31st March, 1964, farm improvement grants paid in the counties of Aberdeen. Banff and Kincardine amounted to £1,326,000, or 22 per cent. of the Scottish total. The corresponding figures for grants approved but not yet paid were £449,000 and 22 per cent.
§ 59. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the latest figures for the amount of grant paid under the Farm Improvement Scheme; and what additional work has now been approved.
§ Mr. NobleTotal grants paid in Scotland up to 31st March, 1964, were nearly £6 million. Additional work approved will involve a further £2 million of grant.