§ 6. Sir N. Cooper-Keyasked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent, for the last five years, hotels in the United Kingdom have benefited from direct Government grants; what has been the amount each year of these grants; and which hotels specifically have been built or enlarged through the assistance of such funds.
§ Mr. MaudlingThe powers to give assistance to hotels in areas of high unemployment have been available only since July, 1958. In the period up to 31st March, 1960, loans totalling £55,750 were offered in nine oases, and two grants totalling £5,200 were also offered. From 1st April, 1960, loans totalling £41,000 in six cases have so far been offered.
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