§ Mr. ChidgeyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what progress she has made in setting up the Export Explorer programme; what assessment she has made of its value to small businesses; and if she will make a statement. [50227]
§ Mrs. RocheA full programme ofExport Explorer visits is planned from September to March 1999, and will be run in conjunction with Business Links, trade associations, and other business support agencies. The 570W pilot stage of the programme has demonstrated that the Export Explorer is welcomed by business, and can play an important part in helping small and medium enterprises to develop their international potential.