HC Deb 13 July 1979 vol 970 c327W
Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) if he will publish the amount to be saved in the current year by deferring payment of regional development grants in Scotland;

(2) how much less aid will be available to Scottish industry in the current financial year as a result of the deferments in regional development grants.

Mr. David Mitchell,

pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 9 July 1979; Vol. 970, c. 91], gave the following answer:

It is estimated that deferment will postpone payment of about £40 million of regional development grants to Scottish industry for the current financial year.