HC Deb 19 February 1997 vol 290 cc595-6W
Mrs. Beckett

To ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) what assessment he has made of the financial reports of business links in Taunton, Somerset; and if he will make a statement; [14863]

(2) what action he is currently taking in respect of business links in Taunton, Somerset; and if he will make a statement. [14864]

Mr. Lang

[holding answers 10 February 1997]: My officials monitor all 89 business links on a regular basis to ensure that public funds are used for the purposes for which they are intended. Where there are particular concerns, my officials will address them with the business link concerned.

There is currently an audit being undertaken at Business Link Somerset and officials are also discussing some monitoring issues with them.