§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications have been received for assistance under the local enterprise grants for urban projects scheme since it was brought into existence by Her Majesty's Government; and what is the total of finance which has been approved.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe Scottish Development Agency received a total of 284 applications for assistance under the local enterprise grants for urban projects scheme, the closing date for which was 31 December 1982. I have these applications now under active consideration and I hope to make an announcement about the successful bids within the next few weeks. One grant has already been announced, on 12 January; £181,000 is386W to be paid to the Briggait company towards its imaginative restoration and redevelopment of the former Glasgow fishmarket building.