HC Deb 21 February 1978 vol 944 cc572-3W
Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much public investment in industry has taken place in Scotland over the past year.

Mr. Gregor MacKenzie

Identifiable gross fixed capital formation by the nationalised industries in Scotland is estimated to have been £453.4 million in 1976–7, the latest year for which information is available. In addition, identifiable gross fixed capital formation by the public sector on the trade, industry and employment programme is estimated at £21.5 million. These figures do not include Government grants or loans which may have facilitated private sector investment.