§ John MannTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many businesses in Bassetlaw constituency have been(a) assisted and (b) established by the Small Business Service in the last year. [9879]
§ Nigel GriffithsSince April 2001, 142 businesses in Bassetlaw have been assisted. In the previous 12 months a local Enterprise Agency supported 226 and facilitated 29 business start-ups.