HC Deb 27 June 1991 vol 193 c548W
19. Mr. Churchill

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he has taken to persuade the high street banks to reduce their margins on loans to small businesses; and if he will make a statement.

20. Mr. Carr

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what measures he has taken to assess the impact of high interest rates on small businesses.

Mr. Maples

My right hon. Friend has asked Treasury officials and the Bank of England to look into these questions.