§ 23. Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what measures the Government intend taking to improve the competitive position of British companies within the European Union. [678]
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsThe Government will work in partnership with business to improve the country's competitiveness. We intend to drive forward progress on the Single Market during our Presidency of the European Union next year to give British Companies better opportunities to sell their products and services throughout Europe.