HC Deb 15 July 1999 vol 335 cc275-6W
Barbara Follett

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how the Government will implement the proposal in the Competitiveness White Paper to support the growth of smaller businesses in areas with particular needs. [91662]

Mr. Byers

I am today announcing the introduction of Enterprise Grant Areas in England.

Details of these areas are set out in the document explaining our proposals for Assisted Areas under Article 87(3)a and Article 87(3)c of the EC Treaty.

A copy of this document will be placed in the Library of the House.