§ Brian CotterTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether a decision has been made on whether to extend the Small Firms Loan Guarantee scheme to excluded sectors. [64931]
§ Nigel GriffithsI have received representations from a variety of bodies over a period of time about the extension of the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme to excluded business activities. The Scheme is currently being considered as part of the DTI's wider review of business support.