HL Deb 03 March 1982 vol 427 cc1366-7WA
Baroness Macleod of Borve

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What financial aid has been given, in each of the last five years, to fish farmers in Scotland.

The Minister of State, Scottish Office (The Earl of Mansfield)

There is more than one scheme of assistance for which fish farmers can apply, depending on their particular circumstances.

The following table sets out assistance offered or paid in respect of fish farms in Scotland under the schemes listed.

(to date)
1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82
£ £ £ £ £
FHDS/AHDS
Grant1 513 — 977 222,985 391,213
EC Aid2
(Regulation 1852/78) — — 73,642 151,512 Not yet available
HIDB Aid3
Grants 304,000 815,000 341,000 839,000 769,000
Loans 389,000 490,000 292,000 497,000 89,000
Equity 30,000 75,000 — 22,000 20,000
Totals 723,513 1,380,000 707,619 1,732,497 1,269,213

NOTES:

  1. 1. The figures shown indicate the sums actually paid.
  2. 2. The figures shown indicate the awards made. The awards for 1982 are expected to be made in May.
  3. 3. The figures shown represent the aid approved by the board.