§ 17. Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the reaction to small firms enterprise week.
§ Mr. ButcherI am delighted with the response to local enterprise week. Over 350 special events were held during the week to publicise local activities in support of small firms. The week has strengthened and emphasised the partnership between the various advisory agencies, and has been warmly welcomed by those involved.
§ 24. Mr. Colvinasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is satisfied with the response to local enterprise week.
§ Mr. ButcherI am very pleased with the response and reaction to local enterprise week. This is the first occasion on which such a week has been held and it has done much to increase awareness of the variety of agencies which offer advisory services to the small business sector. Over 350 special events were held during the week to publicise local activities in support of small firms and these received wide coverage in local press, radio and television. The week has strengthened and emphasised the partnership between the various advisory agencies, and has been warmly welcomed by those involved.