§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what sums have been paid for each year since its inception to Scotland in grant under the Horticultural Improvement Scheme.
§ Mr. RossThe following is the information:
HORTICULTURE IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES Calendar Year Amount of Grant Paid £ 1960 … 683 1961 … 15,272 1962 … 36,345 1963 … 31,247 1964 … 35,231 1965 … 42,893 1966 … 48,012 1967 … 94,978* 1968(to 31st January, 1968) … 5,064* Total … 309,724 * Includes 5 per cent. investment incentive supplement.