HC Deb 24 May 1966 vol 729 cc86-7W
Mr. Monro

asked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total amount of assistance offered by way of factory building, loans and grants for industrial and business development in the Highlands and Islands for the year ended 31st March, 1966, and the annual average for the past five years.

Mr. Jay

The total amount of assistance offered under the Local Employment Acts for the Highlands and Islands for the year ended 31st March, 1966, was £454,000. The annual average over the last five years was £304,000.