HC Deb 13 April 1994 vol 241 cc225-6W
35. Mrs. Anne Campbell

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received from industry about the availability of finance for the growth and development of small firms.

Mr. McLoughlin

We regularly meet representatives from industry and we receive many suggestions as to how small firms can be helped to obtain the finance that they need.

Sir Michael Grylls

To ask the President of the Board of Trade when he expects to publish his report to Parliament on the status of small and medium-sized enterprises in the United Kingdom.

Mr. McLoughlin

My Department plans to publish the report small firms in Britain 1994 in June. A copy will be sent to individual hon. Members and a copy placed in the Library of the House.