§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what criteria his Department uses to determine whether soft loan finance should be made available; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HowardSoft loan facilities under the aid and trade provision will be negotiated where there is a clear preference over aid in the form of grants plus export credits. Individual projects will have to satisfy the criteria of the aid and trade provision and support under a facility agreed with the recipient country.