§ Mr. Hirstasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what information he has received about the personal equity plan scheme since its introduction.
§ Mr. Norman Lamont152 plan managers have already been registered by the Inland Revenue. Information of the number of investors is not available, but the scheme is being widely advertised and reports suggest that it has generated enormous interest.
§ Mr. Yeoasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many plan managers have registered under the personal equity plan scheme.
§ Mr. Norman LamontTo date, 152 businesses have been registered by the Inland Revenue as plan managers, and a further 13 applications are being considered.