§ 92. Mr. Bill WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he has any plans to meet the general secretary of the Confederation of British Industry to discuss the expansion of small businesses; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CopeMy right hon. Friend and I are in regular contact with the CBI to discuss issues affecting small firms and other matters.
§ 94. Mr. TraceyTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he has any plans to meet the chairman of the British Venture Capital Association to discuss the development of small businesses.
§ Mr. CopeI have regular contact with the BVCA but have no immediate plan to meet the chairman of the association.