§ 38. Sir G. Nabarroasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the increase in bank loans to nationalised industries in England and Wales, from £20.8 million to £75.7 million in the month to 15th February, 1967 was attributable to the coal, gas and electricity industries; and, having regard to current economic policies, what restraint he is exercising.
§ Mr. Diamond£12.1 million. In fact the total overdrafts of the nationalised 5W industries rose by £20.8 million in February and fell by £14.2 million in the month to 15th March. Nationalised industries' investment programmes are approved each year by the responsible Minister.