Small and Medium-sized Businesses

HC Deb 15 March 1983 vol 39 cc94-5W

Q35. Mr. Beith

asked the Prime Minister how Her Majesty's Government intend to celebrate the European Year of the Small and Medium-sized Business.

The Prime Minister

The European Year is not a celebration but is meant to focus attention on the role and needs of the smaller firm in Europe, and to lead to practical action in member states. We fully support its aims. This Government have an excellent record for introducing measures which help and encourage small firms. We will continue to do so.