§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total amount of public funds advanced by the Highland Development Board to the six businesses which it has assisted and which have subsequently gone into liquidation, or become insolvent, or otherwise ceased to trade; and what proportion this sum bore to the total sums so far advanced by the Highland Development Board.
§ Mr. Ross£68,938; of which £15,700 was by way of grant and £53,238 by loan. These payments represent 6½ per cent. of the total assistance advanced by the Board up to 30th September, 1967.