HC Deb 22 April 1986 vol 96 c107W
36. Mr. Cyril D. Townsend

asked the Paymaster General if he will give the number of business counsellors working with the small firms service for each year since 1979.

Mr. Trippier

During the course of a year, the numbers fluctuate slightly. However, on 31 March of each year, the number of counsellors in England under contract to the Secretary of State was:

Numbers
1979 110
1980 124
1981 127
1982 148
1983 173
1984 262
1985 250
1986 300

In Scotland and Wales, business counselling is provided by the Scottish and Welsh Development Agencies.