§ Mr. Bill WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total value of loans made to the Scottish fishing industry from the Sea Fish Industry Authority in the period May 1979 to May 1989; and how many vessels these loans cover.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe total value of loans from the Sea Fish Industry Authority for the period May 1979 to May 1989 is £14,437,119. Information on the number of vessels assisted is not available as records relating to the earlier years have been destroyed.