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Written question asked by Dennis Canavan (Labour) on Monday, 8 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 March 1999. It was answered by Donald Dewar (Labour) on Thursday, 18 March 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recommendations the Scottish Office has made to the Department of Trade and Industry regarding the allocation of assisted area status funds in Scotland following the current review. - (Holding answer 17 March 1999).
Answer

Mr. Canavan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recommendations the Scottish Office has made to the Department of Trade and Industry regarding the allocation of assisted area status funds in Scotland following the current review. [75926] Mr. Dewar: [holding answer 17 March 1999]: None. The overall level of investment assistance to industry in the designated Assisted Areas of Scotland, primarily through the operation of the Regional Selective Assistance scheme, is met from the Scottish Block.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75926; 327 c775W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Scotland Assisted areas