HC Deb 03 July 1997 vol 297 c274W
Mr. Swinney

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland by what means he will support the economic development initiatives proposed by the RAF Edzell Task Force, in their bid for Challenge Funding in early 1997; and if he will make a statement. [6378]

Mr. Chisholm

Four million pounds is being made available through the Central Challenge Fund over the next three years for a package of measures put forward by Angus and Aberdeenshire Councils, with the support of the Edzell Task Force, to strengthen the local economy following the withdrawal of the US Navy from RAF Edzell.

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