§ Mr. Iain Millsasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many new firms were established in August, September and October 1981; and how many in each case were in manufacturing; and how many took part in the loan guarantee scheme.
§ Mr. MacGregorNo information on how many new manufacturing or other firms were established is available later than 1980, when it is estimated the figure was about 10,000 per month. The number of loan guarantees issued to new businesses in August, September and October 1981 was 178, 157 and 215, respectively. Figures for new manufacturing businesses are not available.