INTEREST FREE LOANS FOR RURAL BUSINESSES

Early day motion 588, tabled 23 April 2001 by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 20 members.

That this House urges the Government to set up forthwith an interest-free loan fund to help those rural businesses associated with agriculture and tourism which are in danger of closure because of a cash-flow crisis arising from the foot and mouth restrictions.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 6, Labour 5, Plaid Cymru 3, UUP 3, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.