§ 96. Mr. RoweTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has any plans to continue the loan guarantee scheme; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CopeThe loan guarantee scheme is currently due to run until 31 March 1989. An evaluation of the scheme has recently been carried out by consultants who are due to report shortly. In addition a telephone survey of current users of the scheme is taking place. A decision on the need for the loan guarantee scheme after 31 March 1989 will be taken in the light of the reports and other factors.