§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when he next expects the small business ministerial group to meet; and how frequently and on what dates it is expected to meet in the coming year. [14583]
§ Mr. PageThe small business ministerial group will meet twice a year. The next meeting has been arranged for 1 July 1996.
§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the remit of his review of the small firms loan guarantee scheme. [14584]
§ Mr. PageThe review of the small firms loan guarantee scheme rules was announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his November 1994 Budget statement with a view to making the scheme simpler and more attractive.