§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Industry what plans he has for waiving interest charges due this year on moneys loaned to the Meriden Co-operative from public funds; what statutory authority would be used for this purpose; and what arrangements he proposes for parliamentary scrutiny of such a waiver.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply given to the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (Mr. Clarke) on 19 March.