§ 53. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the fishermen's credit scheme, inaugurated before the War for Cornwall, is still in 2183 operation; what total sum in credit was provided; and how much of this has been repaid?
Mr. GUINNESSThe last loans granted under the scheme were in respect of applications made in 1920. The total sum advanced under the scheme amounted to £14,828 18s. 6d., and the total sum received in repayment of principal up to the 31st December, 1927, the last date for which figures are available, was £11,857 19s. 7d.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWas interest charged as well? Has the right hon. Gentleman got the figures?
Mr. GUINNESSI am not sure. I think interest was outside this, but I will let the hon. and gallant Gentleman know.