§ Brian Cotter:To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what level of representation is afforded to small businesses on the electronics and innovation growth team advising her Department. [141592]
§ Nigel Griffiths:While membership of the Electronic Innovation and Growth Team (EIGT) Steering Board and Working Groups is by personal invitation, I am assured SMEs are well represented. Both the Steering Board and Working Groups have participants who are employed in or who are key participates in SME networks. The EIGT is acutely aware of the significance that SMEs play in the sector.
SMEs wishing to contribute views to the work of the team may email EIGT at eigth@dti.gsi.gov.uk