HC Deb 24 November 1993 vol 233 c89W
29. Mr. Trend

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what progress has been made with business link; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. McLoughlin

Business links are open in Birmingham and Leicester, where local companies have a single point of access to a wide range of business support services. Plans have been approved in principle for the development of business links in 17 areas which will lead to a further 50 business link outlets. By the end of this Parliament I expect to see in place a national network of more than 200 business links.