§ Mr. MacdonaldTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the number of refusals under the crofter buildings grant and loan scheme in the years 1988 and 1989 to applicants living in council houses, on the grounds that the applicant is already reasonably accommodated within working distance of the croft.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythNo applicants were refused assistance under the crofters building grants and loans scheme in 1988 and 1989 on the grounds stated.