HC Deb 10 July 1997 vol 297 c606W
31. Mr. Gardiner

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what new measures he is proposing to help small businesses. [6209]

38. Liz Blackman

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to help small businesses. [6216]

Mrs. Liddell

The measures my right hon. Friend introduced in his Budget, including reduced small companies' rate of corporation tax, doubling of capital allowances and action on Venture Capital Trusts and the Enterprise Investment Scheme, will contribute towards a healthy environment in which small businesses can thrive.