HC Deb 20 November 2001 vol 375 cc275-6W
Mr. Flight

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact of(a) debt investment and (b) equity investment in SMEs on growth in employment and output. [15938]

Mr. Boateng

Both debt and equity investment are essential for small firms if they are to grow and make a full contribution to the UK economy. The Government are stimulating growth in SME investment by reducing the tax burden for SMEs, and increasing the supply of finance through measures such as provision of small firms' loan guarantees and venture capital finance.

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