§ Lord Taylor of Warwickasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will simplify the small firms loan guarantee scheme so that small and medium-sized companies can have better access to early-stage funding. [HL5203]
§ Lord Sainsbury of TurvilleFrom 1 April 2003 to 30 September 2003 take-up increased by 40 per cent over the same period last year. The DTI continues to monitor the operation of the SFLG to ensure that it remains relevant and accessible to small businesses.