§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what initiatives his Department has to assist and encourage women who want to start their own businesses; and how the success of any initiative is monitored and assessed. [29573]
§ Mr. RichardsThe business start-up scheme, operated through the training and enterprise councils, is available to all unemployed people wishing to start their own business. The scheme is monitored by the Welsh Office on a quarterly basis.
In addition, all TECs have equal opportunities policies supported by specific projects where appropriate. They are monitored by the TECs and through the annual Welsh Office/TEC business planning process.