Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by George Kynoch (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

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

Answer: Mr. Kirkwood: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what budget has been allocated to Scottish Enterprise to finance the small town initiative; and if he will make a statement. [21548] Mr. Kynoch: The budget allocation to Scottish Enterprise is not generally hypothecated to particular initiatives. The 1997-98 costs to Scottish Enterprise of the small towns initiative are expected to be met from its overall budget of £464 million. This budget was determined after consultation with Scottish Enterprise and, with the agreement of the chairmen of that organisation, took account of expected levels of expenditure on the initiative.

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