HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 cc6-7W
32. Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how he intends to create a climate in which small businesses can prosper.

Mr. David Mitchell

Our Budget measures to make risk-taking more worthwhile and measures to remove obstacles to growth relate to the start-up of small businesses and their subsequent development. We are consulting interested parties about the interim report of the Wilson committee, which examines the financial aspects of small firms, and these views will influence our future policy.

49. Mr. Kenneth Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what representations he has received from small business organisations on relieving them of time-consuming form filling imposed by Government Departments.

Mr. David Mitchell

A number of representations have been received from small business organisations as well as from individual small firms.