§ 45. Mr. Richard Pageasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on British Overseas Trade Board assistance given to promote the export prospects of smaller businesses.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkWhile assistance from the British Overseas Trade Board is available to all exporters, the board's services are generally designed to be of particular relevance to smaller exporters. In fact about 75 per cent. of firms using BOTB services have fewer than 200 employees.
§ 54. Mr. Tim Smithasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the future of the accounting and audit requirements for small companies.
§ Mr. ButcherMy right hon. Friend will make a statement as soon as possible.