HC Deb 19 June 1979 vol 968 c468W
Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary or State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the Scottish Development Agency over its annual budget; what reduction is proposed in that budget; and in which areas of activity he has directed the agency to make reductions.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

My right hon. Friend has informed the agency that it is intended to achieve a reduction in its published Supply Estimate for 1979–80 of around £20 million. We are now in discussion with the agency about its activities, in accordance with the intentions expressed in our manifesto.

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