§ 35. Mr. Allan StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has on plans to form local enterprise companies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangGroups of business people are coming forward in all parts of Scotland with the support of their local communities, and I am very encouraged by their enthusiasm. Six applications for funding to meet the costs of developing local enterprise companies have now been received, and more are in preparation.