HC Deb 22 May 1997 vol 294 c131W
Mr. Godsiff

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement on the Government's policy towards small businesses. [703]

Mrs. Roche

The Government firmly believes that small businesses form the bedrock of a successful economy and is determined to work with them to address their needs and priorities.

We are developing a range of imaginative proposals which will address the needs of the 90s and beyond. Our plans include improving the quality and effectiveness of business support; introducing the Enterprise Zone; cutting unnecessary red tape and introducing a new legal right to interest on commercial debt.