§ 25. Mr. GregoryTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applicants for section 4 grants under the Development of Tourism Act 1969, have been approved; what was the value awarded for each year since 1980; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangI refer my hon. Friend to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Devon, North (Mr. Speller) on 16 February. Prior to 1984–85 the approvals were:
Financial year Number of approvals Value of assistance (£ million) 1980–81 126 2.2 1981–82 165 2.7 1982–83 188 3.3 1983–84 250 5.5 I have no statement to make on the operation of section 4 in Scotland.