§ Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the White Fish Authority no longer has sufficient funds to award grants even for new boats replacing boats of over 10 years of age; if he will make further funds available for this purpose; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownThe Government's policy remains to provide, within the overall constraints on public expenditure, a reasonable annual level of funds for the authority's grant scheme. The provision for 1979–80 will not be settled until the House has considered the Estimates but I understand that the authority has said that because of existing commitments
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§ Mr. Gregor MacKenzieInformation is not available in the precise form requested. The following table shows the numbers registered as unemployed, and percentage rates, in the Fraserburgh and Peterhead employment office areas, which closely correspond to the East Aberdeenshire constituency.
occupations for which unemployed people were registered at Fraserburgh and Peterhead employment offices. Details of all occupations could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
it is unable to approve any more new vessels attracting payment of grant in that year. The Fishing Boat Builders Association has made representations, which are under considerations, regarding the possible effects on the construction yards.