§ Mr. Bill Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any proposals to improve work prospects in the Highland areas of Perthshire; and if he has had any consultations about obtaining EEC funds to help create new jobs in that area.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe area in question will benefit, like the rest of the country, from the sound economic policies being pursued by the Government, with an increase in employment as full recovery is achieved. In addition, the Government have greatly increased assistance to the agriculture industry which is the mainstay of the highland areas; and grant from EC funds—in particular FEOGA and the social fund—are also available to help this area.