HL Deb 15 February 2000 vol 609 c137WA
Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What forms of advice they intend farmers to use the Small Business Service for. [HL919]

The Minister for Science, Department of Trade and Industry (Lord Sainsbury of Turville)

In creating the Small Business Service (SBS), the Government intend to provide a strong voice for small business at the heart of government, improve the quality and coherence of business support and help small businesses to meet the demands of regulation. The aim is to ensure easy access to advice and information on regulatory and business issues for all small businesses, including farmers.