HC Deb 03 March 1980 vol 980 cc84-5W
Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what aid, and under which headings, has been received from the EEC in each year since 1973 for transport projects in Scotland.

Mr. Rifkind

The following is the information. There were no receipts prior to 1976.

for aid in the Commission document; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Rifkind

The European Commission's memorandum on the role of the Community in the development of transport infrastructure is a consultative document, and the projects referred to in it are only illustrative. The question of applications for Community aid for particular projects does not arise at present.