§ Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many firms have been helped by(a) grants for research and development, (b) grants for investigating an innovative idea and (c) knowledge transfer partnerships since their introduction. [157191]
980Wtaken to reduce administrative demands of Business Link projects on small businesses. [157228]
§ Nigel GriffithsBy their very nature Business Link projects offer services to SMEs and do not make additional demands upon them. Business Link Operators provide information, advice or access to experts on any aspect needed to start and expand a business and access to a range of business support solutions including DTI business support products.