§ Mr. Penhaligonasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will introduce legislation to enable the Manpower Services Commission to offer bank guarantees to former trainees intent on starting up in business.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkI have no plans to do so. The Government's loan guarantee scheme provides access to loan finance for those, including former trainees, who wish to set up or expand a small business and who may have difficulty in securing financial backing under conventional terms.