HC Deb 16 June 1997 vol 296 cc59-60W
Mr. Cotter

To ask the President of the Board of Trade how many business links have been created since 1993. [3954]

Mrs. Roche

There are 89 Business Link partnerships and 241 separate Business Link outlets.

Mr. Cotter

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement on the future of business links. [3953]

Mrs. Roche

Improving the Business Links 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 with officials and with the national Business Links partners how we can ensure that all Business Links are brought up to the standard of the best.