§ Ms EagleTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the nature of the financial irregularities in respect of the sacking of the managing director of Wirral business link. [1059]
§ Mr. PageBusiness links are independent organisations not owned by Government. The decision in relation to the dismissal of the chief executive of Wirral business link is a matter for its board of directors. I have, though, asked the board of directors to keep me closely informed of developments.
§ Ms EagleTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the sacking of the managing director of Wirral business link; and what were the reasons for this action. [1058]
§ Mr. PageBusiness links are independent organisations not owned by Government. The personnel arrangements in Wirral Business Link are a matter for the board of directors.