§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the President of the Board of Trade what investigations have been made into the relative costs and merits of light aircraft and helicopters for operating feeder services in the Highlands and Islands; and whether he will make a statement.
AMORTISATION FACILITIES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED ASSISTANCE UNDER THE LOCAL EMPLOYMENT ACTS FOR BOARD OF TRADE FACTORIES FOR NEW PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS OR AREAS 1962/63 1963/64 1964/65 1965/66 1966 (April-Dec.) Number of amortisation agreements … … … … 1 0 6 2 1 £'000 £'000 £'000 Loans … … … … 1,267 1,872 353 Grants … … … … 73 81 221 Note: Financial assistance was not always offered in the same period as the amortisation agreement.