HC Deb 13 December 1976 vol 922 c589W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the total amount of grants made in the current year under Section 7 of the Industry Act.

Mr. Gregor MacKenzie

Total grants offered under Section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 by the Secretary of State for Scotland in the period January to November (inclusive), 1976, are as follows:

Type of Grant Number of offers Total value of grants offered
£
Interest relief … 108 8,824,553
Removal … 6 189,619
The Secretary of State has also offered substantial sums in loans under Section 7 of the Act.