HC Deb 10 November 1958 vol 595 c10
12. Mr. Dye

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total amount of advances by way of loan to statutory smallholders that have so far been made; and how many have defaulted in repayments.

Mr. John Hare

At 30th September last, 1,225 advances totalling £1,119,837 had been approved. In 44 cases special steps had been taken to recover overdue repayments.