§ Mr. TredinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many enterprise agencies have been set up; how many more are under consideration; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarWe know of 415 local enterprise agencies operating in the United Kingdom. Of these, 396 are approved by my Department under the statutory provisions which allow for tax relief on donations to them.
269WEnterprise agencies are independent organisations set up locally, usually through members of the business community, local authority or others. Currently there are no applications for approval being considered.