HC Deb 19 February 1997 vol 290 c595W
36. Sir Irvine Patnick

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on business links in Sheffield. [15059]

Mr. Page

The business link is now in its second year of operation and, together with its partner organisations, continues to provide valuable support services to the business community in Sheffield.

It has dealt with over 6,000 inquiries since opening. Among its staff, it has three personal business advisers and three specialist counsellors advising on exports, design and finance.