Feedingstuffs (Assistance Scheme)

36.

Mr. Grimond
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the total amount paid to farmers and crofters in Orkney and in Shetland, respectively, under the special scheme of assistance over feeding stuffs set up earlier in the current year.

Mr. Younger
Producers in Orkney have received £123,000 and those in Shetland £41,000.