HC Deb 06 July 1998 vol 315 c376W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what steps are being taken to encourage long-term planning within small and medium size enterprises. [48527]

Mrs. Roche

The network of Business Links now covers the whole country, providing local access to information and advice for all firms regardless of size. Personal business advisers in Business Links aim to build and maintain long-term relationships with small firms with growth potential, and help them develop and implement long-term plans.