§ Mr. KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the value in real terms of current crofting grant and loan support when set against a base line of 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythGrant and loan support for crofters is available through the crofters building grants and loans scheme (CBGLS). In real terms since 1979, the maximum grant and loan available to eligible applicants has increased by 31 per cent. in the case of assistance for new housing and 13 per cent. for assistance towards improvement works.