§ 44. Mr. HICKSasked the Minister of Health what is the amount of loans sanctioned by the Ministry of Health for 551 public works, other than houses, during the months of October, November, December, and January?
Sir H. YOUNGThe amount of loans sanctioned for all purposes, other than housing, during the period from the 1st October, 1931, to the 31st January, 1932, is £10,494,417.
§ Mr. HICKSIs any encouragement given to people to apply for loans in view of the extraordinary development in unemployment?
Sir H. YOUNGMy hon. Friend knows how this matter has been dealt with in the Circular which is familiar to the House.