§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will list the business organisations in(a) Chesham and Amersham and (b) Buckinghamshire with which she consults on matters of relevance to the business sector. [81175]
§ Alan Johnson[holding answer 19 November 2002]The Government Office for the South East, who are responsible for carrying out work on behalf of my Department, liaise with local business support organisations such as the Thames Valley Economic Partnership, Local Chambers of Commerce, local Confederation of British Industry and Institute of Directors, when they need to survey opinion on Office of the DPM issues affecting business.
GOSE also has good links with the Regional Development Agency (SEEDA), and the local business link (Business Link Solutions) who have close relationships with the business sector.
GOSE is also encouraging the business sector to become involved in the local strategic partnerships. The Chiltern district council's LSP has both a local business, Amersham International, and a representative form Aylesbury Chamber of Commerce as members.