HC Deb 22 July 1987 vol 120 c255W
16. Mr. Fallon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much has been spent on industrial support in Scotland since 1983.

Mr. Lang

Expenditure on regional assistance in Scotland between 1983–84 and 1986–87 was £854 million. Industry also received support, either directly or indirectly, from other Government programmes.