§ Mr. BreedTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many Small Firms Loan Guarantees have been provided by Government in each of the last 10 years and for what amounts. [49311]
§ Mrs. RocheThe number and value of loans guaranteed under the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme in each of the last ten years were:
Year Loans guaranteed Value (£ million) 1988–89 2,266 63.6 1989–90 3,204 99.4 1990–91 3,387 84.6 1991–92 2,933 69.5 1992–93 2,342 52.0 1993–94 3,886 155.0 1994–95 6,207 246.0 1995–96 7,484 275.4 1996–97 6,942 255.8 1997–98 5,081 201.3
§ Mr. BreedTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) if she will list the write-offs under the small firms loan guarantee scheme by number and amount in each of the last 10 years; [50375]
(2) how many small firms loan guarantees have been provided by the Government in each of the last 10 years; and how much money has been allocated in total. [50374]
§ Mrs. RocheI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him on 9 July 1998,Official Report, column 631.