HC Deb 13 March 1968 vol 760 c325W
114. Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs how much was paid to industrialists in the Scottish Development Area in 1967.

Mr. Alan Williams

The information required is shown in the following table:

Calendar Year 1967
£ million
Assistance under the Local Employment Acts:
Building Grants 5.91
Grants and Loans 4.34
Plant and Machinery Grants 1.97
Investment Grants 28.50
Regional Employment Premium* 3.75
Ministry of Labour Assistance on industrial training 0.29
Highland and Island Development Board 0.93
Total 45.69
*This scheme came into effect on 4th September, 1967. The first payments were made in October, 1967. In a full year it is estimated that payments will amount to approximately £40 million.

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