§ 48. Mr. Altonasked the Paymaster General whether he expects the recent changes to the loan guarantee system to produce more demand for loans over £15,000 from small unincorporated traders; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierThe premium paid by borrowers has been reduced from 5 per cent. to 2.5 per cent. per annum. I expect this to lead to an increased demand for loans of all sizes up to the maximum of £75,000 from both incorporated and unincorporated traders.