§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what financial assistance was provided by the Government to the(a) Shipbuilding Intervention Fund and (b) Home Shipbuilding Credit Guarantee Scheme in (i) 1997–98, (ii) 1998–99, (iii) 1999–00, (iv) 2000–01 and (v) 2001–02; what amounts are outstanding under the HSCGS; what amounts have been written off under the HSCGS; what assessment has taken place of (A) the SIF and (B) the HSCGS; and if she will make a statement. [78269]
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§ Alan JohnsonUnfortunately I have not been able to glean the information necessary to answer before Parliament is prorogued, but I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of the letter in the Libraries of the House.