§ Mr. Colvinasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many applications have been received so far for the financial year 1983–84 under the loan guarantee scheme; what was the figure at the equivalent date in 1982; and what were the total sums of money advanced for each period.
§ Mr. TrippierThe figures for guarantees issued in these periods are
Guarantees issued value (£) 1 April–30 November 1982 4,030 132.0 1 April–30 November 1983 3,588 115.5