HC Deb 14 November 1989 vol 160 c144W
Mr. Ashley

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether the Government's small firms service is able to offer expert advice on the particular problems of starting and running a small business which are faced by(a) women and (b) people with disabilities.

Mr. Eggar

Yes. The small firms service offers information, advice and guidance on business to all groups of people.