HC Deb 08 May 1969 vol 783 c111W
27. Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will take steps to establish in Stoke-on-Trent a small business centre to stimulate small creative and expanding businesses as recommended by the Hunt Committee for the North-West, Yorkshire and Humberside.

Mr. Urwin

The Government is considering the recommendation of the Hunt Committee on small business centres in the light of the experience gained at the pioneer centre at the University of Aston and in the context of other assistance to industry.