§ 12. Mr. Dyeasked 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 HareAt 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.