HC Deb 18 April 1989 vol 151 c137W
25. Mrs. Gillian Shephard

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on his plans for co-operation between enterprise agencies and training and enterprise councils for the delivery of advice to small businesses.

Mr. Cope

Support for new and expanding businesses will be a key responsibility for training and enterprise councils. They will assess what advice and other services are needed in their area and will seek to develop a coherent high quality system of support through local enterprise agencies and others who already contribute to the aim of assisting small business growth.