§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many fishing vessels are on order from Scottish fishermen under the grant and loan schemes; and how many of these are from (a) Shetland (b) Orkney.
§ Mr. MillanOf the 38 fishing vessels currently on order from Scottish fishermen under the grant and loan schemes 33 are at present under construction. One of the 33 is for Shetland. There are no current orders from Orkney.