§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures he is taking in order to support increased manufacturing exports from Scottish industries.
§ Mr. LangAn extensive and comprehensive package of support is available to industry in Scotland under the enterprise initiative, which is administered by my Department. This includes selective financial assistance for investment projects in the assisted areas, and the consultancy initiatives which can provide firms with financial support towards the costs of specialist consultancy in a number of key management functions. In addition, the Scottish export office of my Department provides a wide range of advice, information and assistance under the export initiative, to help Scottish companies expand into export markets or develop their existing overseas business.