What budget has been allocated to Scottish Enterprise to finance the small town initiative.

What budget has been allocated to Scottish Enterprise to finance the small town initiative.

What public funding will be given to Highlands and Islands Enterprise to meet the agreement obligations in relation to the proposed Cairngorm Funicular; and what assessment he has made of the value for money of such expenditure. - Will write and copy of reply placed in Library.

What public funding will be given to Highlands and Islands Enterprise to meet the agreement obligations in relation to the proposed Cairngorm Funicular; and what assessment he has made of the value for money of such expenditure. - Will write and copy of reply placed in Library.

Pursuant to his Answer of 18th March relating to the condition of grants and loans from public bodies and the oral statement of the honourable Member for Cunninghame North of 11th March, Official Report, column 48, if the defined political objectives were declared when the company applied for grants from...

Pursuant to his Answer of 18th March relating to the condition of grants and loans from public bodies and the oral statement of the honourable Member for Cunninghame North of 11th March, Official Report, column 48, if the defined political objectives were declared when the company applied for grants from...

If local enterprise companies publish (a) annual reports, (b) annual accounts, (c) minutes of meetings, (d) agendas of meetings and (e) registers of members' interests; and in each case whether this is under a statutory requirement; and if he will list gross public spending on local enterprise companies for each...

If local enterprise companies publish (a) annual reports, (b) annual accounts, (c) minutes of meetings, (d) agendas of meetings and (e) registers of members' interests; and in each case whether this is under a statutory requirement; and if he will list gross public spending on local enterprise companies for each...

What is the statutory basis of local enterprise companies; and if they (a) admit members of the public to board or committee meetings and (b) hold open meetings for the public; and whether in each case this is under a statutory requirement. - Will write and copy of letter to...

What is the statutory basis of local enterprise companies; and if they (a) admit members of the public to board or committee meetings and (b) hold open meetings for the public; and whether in each case this is under a statutory requirement. - Will write and copy of letter to...

How much in public funds local enterprise companies in Scotland control. - Inc figs.

How much in public funds local enterprise companies in Scotland control. - Inc figs.

When he expects to receive the Local Government Staff Commission (Scotland) Report. - The staff commissioners submitted their report to my RtHonFriend on 10 March 1997. Will place copies in Library today.

When he expects to receive the Local Government Staff Commission (Scotland) Report. - The staff commissioners submitted their report to my RtHonFriend on 10 March 1997. Will place copies in Library today.

If he will list the budget made available to Scottish Borders Enterprise for the past five years for which figures are available. - Includes fact that chairman of Scottish Enterprise will write to HonMember.

If he will list the budget made available to Scottish Borders Enterprise for the past five years for which figures are available. - Includes fact that chairman of Scottish Enterprise will write to HonMember.

What provision Highlands and Islands Enterprise has made to run the proposed Cairngorm funicular in the event of the failure of the Cairngorm Chairlift Company and other questions on same.- These are operational matters for Highlands and Islands Enterprise. I will ask the chairman of that organisation to write to...

What provision Highlands and Islands Enterprise has made to run the proposed Cairngorm funicular in the event of the failure of the Cairngorm Chairlift Company and other questions on same.- These are operational matters for Highlands and Islands Enterprise. I will ask the chairman of that organisation to write to...

If Highlands and Islands Enterprise has authorisation to fund removal of the proposed Cairngorm funicular in the event of its failure. - Inc fact that yet to complete consideration of the request from Highlands and Islands Enterprise for approval of its proposed financial contribution to the cost of the funicular...

If Highlands and Islands Enterprise has authorisation to fund removal of the proposed Cairngorm funicular in the event of its failure. - Inc fact that yet to complete consideration of the request from Highlands and Islands Enterprise for approval of its proposed financial contribution to the cost of the funicular...

If he will list those areas of Forestry Commission woodland proposed for sale in the next three financial years in (a) England, (b) Wales and (c) Scotland; indicating for each (i) its area, (ii) its approximate location and (iii) if an agreement is in place to protect public access. -...

If he will list those areas of Forestry Commission woodland proposed for sale in the next three financial years in (a) England, (b) Wales and (c) Scotland; indicating for each (i) its area, (ii) its approximate location and (iii) if an agreement is in place to protect public access. -...

How many (a) male and female employees were engaged in (i) manufacturing and (ii) agriculture and fishing in the constituencies of (x) Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale and (y) Roxburgh and Berwickshire in the (1) 1979, (2) 1983, (3) 1987, (4) 1991, (5) 1993 and (6) the last year for which...

How many (a) male and female employees were engaged in (i) manufacturing and (ii) agriculture and fishing in the constituencies of (x) Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale and (y) Roxburgh and Berwickshire in the (1) 1979, (2) 1983, (3) 1987, (4) 1991, (5) 1993 and (6) the last year for which...

To comment on the extra resources which will be granted to Hawick as a result of inclusion in the first round of Scottish Enterprise's small town initiative.

To comment on the extra resources which will be granted to Hawick as a result of inclusion in the first round of Scottish Enterprise's small town initiative.

What were the total payments to private landowners under forest authority schemes in (a) the United Kingdom and (b) Scotland; and if he will list the 20 largest recipients in Scotland, indicating in each case the purpose of the award and the amount for each year since 1993. - Inc...

What were the total payments to private landowners under forest authority schemes in (a) the United Kingdom and (b) Scotland; and if he will list the 20 largest recipients in Scotland, indicating in each case the purpose of the award and the amount for each year since 1993. - Inc...

Pursuant to his Answer of 12th November, Official Report, columns 151-52W, if he will list the woods that have been placed on the market by Forest Enterprise in Wales since 12th November 1996, to the latest available date, indicating in each case (a) the name of the wood, (b) the...

Pursuant to his Answer of 12th November, Official Report, columns 151-52W, if he will list the woods that have been placed on the market by Forest Enterprise in Wales since 12th November 1996, to the latest available date, indicating in each case (a) the name of the wood, (b) the...

How much has been paid from public funds in each of the past 20 years to the owners of (a) Glenfeshie and (b) Rothiemurchus Estates for the purposes of (i) conservation and (ii) forest regeneration. - Inc table of available figs.

How much has been paid from public funds in each of the past 20 years to the owners of (a) Glenfeshie and (b) Rothiemurchus Estates for the purposes of (i) conservation and (ii) forest regeneration. - Inc table of available figs.

If businesses and organisations with declared political objectives can, or could obtain, financial support in the form of grants, loans and other assistance from (a) local enterprise companies, (b) Highland and Islands Enterprise, (c) Scottish Enterprise and (d) any of their predecessor bodies.

If businesses and organisations with declared political objectives can, or could obtain, financial support in the form of grants, loans and other assistance from (a) local enterprise companies, (b) Highland and Islands Enterprise, (c) Scottish Enterprise and (d) any of their predecessor bodies.

What sums his Department has spent on promoting local government reforms in each of the last three years. - Table given.

What sums his Department has spent on promoting local government reforms in each of the last three years. - Table given.

If he will list each grant which has been made to a voluntary body for the purchase of land by Scottish Natural Heritage since its inception to the latest available date, naming the area of land and the cost involved. - Table given.

If he will list each grant which has been made to a voluntary body for the purchase of land by Scottish Natural Heritage since its inception to the latest available date, naming the area of land and the cost involved. - Table given.

How many inward investment projects have been attracted to Scotland in the 11 months to the end of February; what is the value of the planned investment concerned; and how many planned jobs will be created or safeguarded thereby. - Inc figs.

How many inward investment projects have been attracted to Scotland in the 11 months to the end of February; what is the value of the planned investment concerned; and how many planned jobs will be created or safeguarded thereby. - Inc figs.