§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what rental on the Hunterston platform building yard has been paid to Her Majesty's Government in each year since there has been construction in that yard.
§ Mr. RifkindThe annual rental payable to the Secretary of State for Scotland in respect of the sub-lease of the site to Ayrshire Marine Constructors Ltd. is as follows:
£ Year to 20 September 1979 95,000 Year to 20 September 1980 110,656 Year to 20 September 1981 128,221 In addition to these rental payments, Ayrshire Marine Constructors Ltd. also makes payments to the Secretary of State for Energy in respect of the amortisation of the Government's development costs.
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