§ Mr. JenkinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what response her Department has made to the Bank of England's January 1998 report on finance for small firms. [33405]
§ Mrs. RocheThe Department has welcomed the Bank of England's fifth annual report on Finance for Small Firms. As with previous reports, it is a valuable contribution to knowledge of small business finance.
The Department will continue to work with the Bank of England and others to ensure that small firms have access to appropriate funding for their needs.