Single Market (Hansard, 19 April 1989)

§ 40. Mr. Curry
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what are the latest indications he has of awareness in the business community about opportunities presented by the completion of the single market in 1992.

§ Mr. Maude
Our surveys indicate that over 90 per cent. of firms throughout the country are aware of the single market challenge.

78. Mr. Nicholas
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement about the achievements of his 1992 campaign.

§ Mr. Maude
Since the campaign was launched on 18 March 1988, the DTI has handled over 205,000 requests for further information. Our surveys indicate that over 90 per cent. of firms throughout the country are aware of the single market challenge and that around 50 per cent. of British business is taking action or considering steps to prepare for the single market.

81. Mr. Andy
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many calls have been received to date by his Department's 1992 hotline.

§ Mr. Maude
Our 1992 hotline has received over 123,000 calls since it opened on 18 March 1988.