HC Deb 01 May 2003 vol 404 c454W
Mr. Edwards

To ask the Minister for Women what measures she is taking to help women to set up their own businesses. [110651]

Ms Hewitt

I will shortly launch a national strategic framework for women's enterprise, which has been developed by the Small Business Service, in conjunction with Prowess (Promoting Women's Enterprise Support) and a cross-Government policy group. This framework will provide a cohesive, co-ordinated and long-term approach to the development of women's enterprise across the UK.