HC Deb 14 February 1989 vol 147 c156W
119. Mr. Quentin Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many counselling sessions were provided by the small firms service during the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Cope

In 1987–88 the small firms service in England conducted 39,138 counselling sessions.

121. Mr. Devlin

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many inquiries were dealt with by the small firms service during the last 12 months.

Mr. Cope

In 1987–88 the small firms service in England handled 266,174 inquiries.