§ Lord Stoddart of Swindon asked Her Majesty's Government:
§ Whether the BBC has received any loans from the European Investment Bank during the period 2000 to 2004; and, if so, for what purpose. [HL3546]
§ Lord McIntosh of Haringey:The BBC has not received any loans from the European Investment Bank, although its commercial subsidiaries do borrow from the European Investment Bank for commercial purposes.