§ Brian CotterTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what specific financial assistance is available to help recent graduates to set up their own business. [179251]
§ Nigel GriffithsThe Business Link network in England, and the equivalent organisations operating in other parts of the UK, can provide advice and information on any specific financial assistance available to recent graduates wishing to start up their own businesses. The exact assistance available will depend on a number of factors. These include the individual circumstances of the graduate, the proposed location and type of business they want to start.