§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated cost to public funds of local enterprise companies in Scotland in 1998. [36861]
§ Mr. WilsonThe Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise budgets for 1998–99 are £455.262 million and £77.992 million respectively. The allocation of local enterprise company budgets is an operational matter for the enterprise bodies. I will ask the Chairmen to write to the hon. Member.