11. Provisions for bad and doubtful debts fell to 45 million pounds, from 71 million. 12. Charges for bad and doubtful debts tumbled 43.2 percent to A $ 182 million. 13. The gain, though, was offset by an increased charge for bad and doubtful debts . 14. Net interest income after provisions and bad and doubtful debts rose by 19.7 percent. 15. Overall, the group's charge for bad and doubtful debts was lower than in 1996. 16. Credit Suisse said it cut provisions for bad and doubtful debts , but posted no figures. 17. Bad and doubtful debt expenses dropped 42 percent to A $ 4 . 5 million. 18. The provision for bad and doubtful debts rose to 21.3 million punts from 17.1 million. 19. Bad and doubtful debts fell to A $ 105 million from A $ 162 million. 20. Provisions for bad and doubtful debts rose 41 percent to 293 . 3 million ringgit.
