§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total amount of financial aid given to McCoy Knitwear, Barra and Maricult Flotation, Lewis by the Highlands and Islands Development Board.
§ Mr. YoungerTo preserve commercial confidentiality, the Highlands and Islands Development Board does not disclose details of financial assistance given to companies, such as Maricult Flotation Ltd., which are currently trading. McCoy (Knitwear) of Scotland Ltd., which recently went into liquidation, received board assistance totalling £29,500.