§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) pursuant to his answer of 7 November,Official Report, column 277, when he expects the completion of the criteria for potential lenders to the loan guarantee scheme; [13000]
(2) when he expects new specialist lenders in the technology sector to be added to the loan guarantee scheme's list of approved lenders. [12956]
§ Mr. Page[holding answer 27 January 1997]: Following detailed consideration, the criteria for new lenders for the loan guarantee scheme have been agreed. We will shortly be writing to potential lenders seeking information, particularly about their experience and expertise in lending within the technology sector.