HC Deb 21 March 2001 vol 365 cc228-9W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will set out, including statistical information relating as directly as possible to the Sutton and Cheam constituency, the effects on Sutton and Cheam of his Department's policies and actions since 2 May 1997. [154417]

Mr. Caborn

The parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam has benefited from a range of initiatives since May 1997. Direct business advice and support to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) has been provided by the DTI through core programmes and the Business Links. While my Department does not collect detailed statistical information on a constituency basis, over 2.360 requests for advice, information and support from SMEs in Sutton and Cheam have been handled by the Business Links since May 1997