§ Mr. Fosterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Bishop Auckland on 27 January, Official Report, column 383, how many firms in Scotland are currently in receipt of some form of industrial assistance.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherInformation relating to all types of industrial assistance cannot be obtained without undue cost. There are currently 546 projects receiving financial assistance from my right hon. Friend under section 7 of the 1972 Industry Act. A number of projects may relate to the same firm.