§ Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what evaluation his Department has made of the potential gains to small business through the formation of consorzi; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Tim EggarItalian consorzi are based on the principle of small firms combining to undertake marketing, distribution and other activities together. This has clear potential benefits for the firms involved. It is, however, a matter for firms themselves to decide whether to opt for this way of organising their activities.