§ 114. Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total sum spent to date from Government funds on storm damage repairs in Scotland following the hurricane of January, 1968; and if he will break down this sum into appropriate headings, indicating what proportion of the total has been loaned rather than given.
§ Mr. RossTo date some £1,600,000 has been paid, of which nearly £1,200,000 has been lent to local authorities to finance the repair of private houses. The 159W figures are expected to rise by 31st March, 1969, to some £6,700,000 and £2,500,000.