§ Mr. Youngerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to his answer of 24 July 1978, Official Report, column 591, if he will publish figures for the amount granted by 411 European funds for projects in Scotland in the latest available year and for each year since the United Kingdom's accession to the EEC.
§ Mr. Gregor MacKenzieFinancial allocations from EEC sources in respect of projects in Scotland are set out in the table below:
In addition there is aid from the European Coal and Steel Community. As many of the grants and loans are for United Kingdom projects, precise figures for the Scottish share are not readily available.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownThe position so far as the period 1971–78 is concerned remains the same as that given to the hon. Member in my reply of 24 July 1978.—[Vol. 954, c.589.]
Estimated information for 1978–79 is set out in the table below:
Rate Fund Contributions 14 per cent. Rents 49 per cent. Central Government Subsidies 37 per cent Corresponding figures for England and Wales are a matter for my right hon. 465W Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment and my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.