§ Mr. Jenkinsasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what is the total sum which the Development Areas Treasury Advisory Committee has so far agreed to lend; how much of this has already been advanced; with how many separate concerns arrangements have been made; and what bad debts have been incurred.
§ Mr. JayThe figures as at 1st July are as follow:
£ Agreements completed 1,988,200 Loans approved, but agreements still to be completed 211,000 Total commitment 2,199,200 Cash advances 1,759,050 Number of undertakings 43 Amount finally written off £21,600