HC Deb 19 December 1984 vol 70 c252W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of loans from the loan guarantee scheme has gone to start-up firms.

Mr. Trippier

[pursuant to the reply, 18 December 1984, c. 127]: At 30 November 1984, 52 per cent. of loans had gone to start-up firms.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much money the Government have received to date in premiums.

Mr. Trippier

[pursuant to the reply, 18 December 1984, c. 127]: At 30 November 1984, £16.2 million had been received in premiums.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many firms to date have benefited from the loan guarantee scheme.

Mr. Trippier

[pursuant to the reply, 18 December 1984, c. 127]: At 30 November 1984, 15,717 guarantees had been issued although approximately 700 firms have had two guarantees.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total money guaranteed so far under the loan guarantee scheme.

Mr. Trippier

[pursuant to the reply, 18 December 1984, c. 127]: At 30 November 1984, loans totalling £513 million had been guaranteed.