§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in how many instances since its establishment the Highland Development Board has advanced public funds to commercial undertakings which have subsequently gone into voluntary or involuntary liquidation or become insolvent; and if he will give details in each case.
§ Mr. RossI am informed by the Board that six businesses which it has assisted have subsequently gone into liquidation, or become insolvent, or have otherwise ceased to trade. In three of these cases however, the purpose of the Board's assistance was to maintain employment until466W longer term arrangements could be made. Details relating to individual firms are confidential.