§ Mr. Galeasked the Paymaster General if he will list the functions of the regional enterprise units.
§ Mr. TrippierThe main duties of the regional enterprise units can be summarised under the following broad headings: promotion of enterprise—they will act as the regional link for the enterprise and deregulation unit in spreading the message about deregulation, identifying burdens and providing a regional input to other EDU initiatives; representing and promoting the interest of small firms and developing links with small firms and small firms organisations; sponorship and funding of local enterprise agencies, including administration of the local enterprise agency grant scheme; developing links with tourist bodies and identifying obstacles to the growth of tourism at regional level.