Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Thursday, 1 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 December 2005. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Thursday, 8 December 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Small Businesses

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many businesses have started in Coventry, South with the help of the Small Business Service since its inception; and how much funding was disbursed by the Small Business Service to these businesses.

Answer: I understand that Business Link Coventry and Warwickshire, has helped 455 individuals in Coventry, South with their business start up plans. Of these 60 are known for certain to have started a business.The support offered to new businesses does not include the provision of start up grants. Since 2000 I understand that Business Link Coventry and Warwickshire has spent some £600,000 of its funding on helping start-ups in the Coventry and Warwickshire area.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 440 c1487W;440 c1487W; 35216
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Government assistance Small businesses Coventry Small Business Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk