asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what conditions were attached to his grant to British Aluminimum for its factory at Burntisland; and if he is satisfied that these conditions will be met in view of the company's proposal for redundancies.

The conditions attached to offers of selective financial assistance made under section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 are commercially confidential, although brief details of the amount of such assistance are published in British Business following payment of the first instalment of grant. The payment of each instalment of grant is, however, related to progress in implementing the project and any other relevant circumstances at the time.