§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much financial assistance the Highlands and Islands development board has provided from public funds in support of newspapers; and if he will list the newspapers and the amounts involved in each case.
§ Mr. John MacKay[pursuant to his reply, 12 July 1985, c. 554]: Since its establishment the board has approved assistance totalling £223,222 grant and £304,950 loan to 10 newspapers published in various parts of the board's area.