§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what conveniently available figures he has for his financial help to home knitters in the Shetland islands.
§ Mr. John MacKayNo payments have been made directly to home knitters in the Shetland islands. However, the assistance of £182,230 provided by the Highlands and Islands Development Board to the Shetland knitwear industry in the period 1 January 1979 to 31 December 1983 will have benefited home knitters by, for example, improving marketing and increasing public awareness of the product.