§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in how many companies the Scottish Development Agency has an equity stake; and in how many of those the share of the equity is (a) over 30 per cent. and (b) over 50 per cent.
§ Mr. Gregor MacKenzieThe Agency holds equity stakes, including convertible loan and convertible preference shares, in 21 companies. In four of these the share of the equity is between 30 per cent. and 50 per cent., and in seven the shareholding is over 50 per cent.