§ 34. Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement about his plans to promote small businesses. [7923]
§ Mr. PageThe Government are taking a number of measures to promote the interests of small businesses. These include
the establishment of the business link network which will offer advice and help to small and medium companies. By April 1996, every company in England will have access to a business link outlet and the range of services they offer;the creation of the small business Ministers forum to ensure that the issues and concerns of small businesses are addressed across Whitehall Departments.the current programme of "Your Business Matters" conferences being organised by the small firms' representative organisations is enabling small businesses themselves to have a direct say in the development of future Government policy for the sector. The outcomes of the conferences will be considered in this year's competitiveness White Paper.