HC Deb 14 January 1981 vol 996 c538W
22. Mr. Myles

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to encourage small businesses in Scotland to expand and thereby increase the labour force in this sector.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

The Government are committed to the promotion of this sector of the economy. In addition to the fiscal changes introduced in our first two Budgets, we are lightening administrative and legislative burdens and have taken a number of other important initiatives designed to support and strengthen small businesses.