HC Deb 14 July 1975 vol 895 cc317-8W
57. Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will make a statement on the viability, circulation, progress and prospects of the Scottish Daily News

58. Mr. Fairbairn

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will issue a progress report on the commercial viability of the Scottish Daily News.

Mr. William Ross

The prospectus issued by Scottish News Enterprises Ltd. on 7th March 1975 contained an assessment of the commercial prospects of theScottish Daily News. The Government loan is being monitored within the normal arrangements for financial assistance under the Industry Act 1972. Information received by my Department in the course of such monitoring is confidential.