§ Mr. McLeishasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much has been spent in Scotland at 1986 prices, on (a) regional development grant and (b) regional selective assistance for each year from 1979.
§ Mr. LangTotal payments of regional selective assistance and regional development grant, at 1986 prices, to firms in Scotland between 1979–80 and 1986–87 are set out in the table below:
£ million Year Payments of Regional Selective Assistance at constant (1986) prices Payments of Regional Development Grant at constant (1986) prices 1979–80 28.7 115.8 1980–81 30.9 157.2 1981–82 24.4 1810 1982–83 23.7 3390 1983–84 27.2 161.6 1984–85 34.5 117.6 1985–86 491 108.5 1986–87 351 166.8
§ Mr. McLeishasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will reconsider the exclusion of Glenrothes new town from the areas designated in Scotland for regional development grants; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. LangMy righ hon. Friend is aware of concern about the assisted area status of Glenrothes new town but no review of assisted area designation is planned at the present time.