§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how much public money has been invested in small firms training loans since their launch. [1934]
§ Mr. PaiceBetween June 1994, when small firms training loans were introduced, and the end of October 1995, £404,000 in Government funding has been spent on the scheme.
§ Mr. ByersTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many firms have applied for loans from the small firms training loans programme; and what is the total amount to date out on loan. [2265]
§ Mr. PaiceAt 21 November, 44 small firms training loans had been agreed, with £427,728 on loan. The banks have informed the Department that six applications for loans have been rejected.