§ Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the availability from 1 August 1982 of assistance to tourism projects by the Scottish Tourist Board under section 4 of the Development of Tourism Act 1969.
§ Mr. YoungerThe administrative arrangement which until now has limited Scottish Tourist Board assistance to assisted areas designated under the Industry Act 1972 will not apply after 1 August 1982, and all areas in Scotland will continue to be eligible for STB assistance. I will announce as soon as possible the detailed arrangements which will apply. We are notifying the European Commission of this decision in accordance with our Community obligations.