HC Deb 16 April 1996 vol 275 cc429-30W
Mr. Illsley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on what projects the £29 million subsidised loan scheme for small businesses from the EU special support programme for peace and reconciliation will be spent. [24527]

Mr. Ancram

The interest relief subsidy scheme under the EU special support programme for peace and reconciliation is designed to encourage productive investment in industry, related services and tourism. As the scheme has only recently been launched and will be open to applications until 28 February 1997, it is not possible to indicate which projects will benefit.