§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is able to provide details of projects in Ayrshire which have benefited directly from EEC funds.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieThe information available to my office is as follows:
European Regional Development Fund Grants
- Garnock Valley Sewer.
- Highgate/Trearne Road Improvement.
- A77 Heathfield Road. Construction of link road.
- Improvements to harbour facilities at Ardrossan.
European Investment Bank
- Hunterston Power Station (2 loans).
- Loans for small firms at Kilwinning and Girvan (through Industrial and Commercial Finance Corporation).
European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund: Individual Projects Scheme
- Grant for construction of Ayr based fishing vessel.
European Coal and Steel Community
- Readaptation Grants for Auchincruive, Maxwell and Littlemill Pits.
It is not possible to give a geographical breakdown of receipts for the European Social Fund in respect of training schemes etc.