HC Deb 31 October 2001 vol 373 cc701-2W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many inquiries the Small Business Service has had from the Chorley constituency. [10089]

Nigel Griffiths

Since April 2001, there have been 116 inquiries to the Small Business Service in the Chorley constituency.

Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many businesses have been started in the Chorley constituency with the help of the Small Business Service. [10090]

Nigel Griffiths

Since April 2001, there have been six business start-ups in the Chorley area. The number of businesses started in Chorley during 1999 was 285 (latest figures available).