§ 39. Mr. Maudeasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will consider ways of reducing the administrative burden imposed on small firms by the Government.
§ Mr. TebbitSince 1979 we have made significant reductions in administrative burdens, particularly statistical form filling, planning procedures and employment legislation. The Government are always looking for further ways to reduce these burdens.
§ 46. Mr. Bellinghamasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has any plans further to improve the marketing of Government schemes to help small firms.
§ Mr. TebbitMy Department is carefully examining the ways in which it markets its schemes and services to small businesses. We are looking to simplify the presentation of the assistance available to small firms so that it is more easily understood by them and their professional advisers.