§ 105. Mr. Rees-Daviesasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will introduce measures to ensure the provision of long-term loans for development and modernisation by the hotel and catering industry.
§ 106. Mr. Costainasked the President of the Board of Trade what proposals he has to assist the hotel and catering industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuI hope to be able to make a statement about the future of the hotel loan scheme before the Christmas Recess. Assistance to caterers who are not hotel-keepers would be a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.