§ Mr. MacdonaldTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the cumulative total of public investment in the development of the fabrication facilities at Arnish in Lewis.
§ Mr. Langfor reasons of commercial confidentiality figures in the form requested are not available. However, figures published inBritish Business show that £1.37 million was offered to Lewis Offshore in 1975 by way of regional selective assistance. In addition, grants from the Highlands and Islands development board totalled £271,000.