HC Deb 22 October 1975 vol 898 c201W
20. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what amounts by way of loans or mortgages have been offered for Orkney and Shetland respectively, by the building societies.

Mr. Hugh D. Brown

Discussions are proceeding about arrangements for disbursing the £7 million which the building societies have agreed to allocate for lending to applicants sponsored by local authorities. No area quotas have been devised, but my officials will maintain close contact with the societies to ensure that the funds go mostly to areas of greatest need; these include Orkney and Shetland.

FISHING VESSELS OPERATING OUT OF SCOTTISH PORTS
30 feet to 39.9 feet 40 feet to 59.9 feet 60 feet to 79.9 feet 80 feet and over Total
June 1972 … 258 582 367 120 1,327
June 1973 … 245 587 385 122 1,339
June 1974 … 260 632 410 107 1,409
June 1975 … 284 607 399 90 1,380
These figures are subject to considerable fluctuations due to temporary laying up.