§ Liz BlackmanTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) what proposals she has to reform the Business Links network to make it more responsive to the needs of small and medium size businesses; [1533]
(2) what assessment she has made of the current effectiveness of the Business Links network in supporting small and medium size businesses. [1532]
§ Mrs. RocheImproving the Business Link service to small and medium sized businesses is one of my key priorities. I am committed to ensuring that all Business Links deliver a service which is of the highest quality. Many are already doing so, and I am discussing with20W officials and with the national Business Link partners how we can ensure that all Business Links are brought up to the standard of the best.