§ Mr. Bruceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what is the total value of assistance approved under the programme for rural initiatives and development scheme;
(2) how many applications for financial assistance have been received under the programme for rural initiatives and development scheme;
(3) how many applications for financial assistance have been accepted under the programme for rural initiatives and development scheme.
§ Mr. Allan StewartOf 46 applications received by the Scottish Development Agency, eight, involving offers of £292,850, have so far been approved.