§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what plans he has to provide further assistance to graduate artist craftsmen and women in Scotland;
(2) what policy the Government have for the promotion of the applied arts in Scotland; and if he will make a statement;
(3) if he will consider making funds available to organisations which could provide advice for young graduate artist craftsmen and women in Scotland;
(4) if he will list schemes available to assist graduate artist craftsmen and women in Scotland.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 26 October 1992]: Through Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise we have established Made in Scotland Ltd. which provides marketing support for the crafts sector. In addition, graduate artist craftsmen and women may qualify for any of the business support, training or employment measures available through the enterprise bodies. Details and advice on these can be obtained from local enterprise companies.
These arrangements are kept under review, but we have no plans to extend support in this area meantime.