Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 December 2005. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Monday, 9 January 2006 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.
Small Business Service
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to enable the regional development agencies to take over the responsibilities of the Small Business Service.
- Answer
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The Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) took over local and regional management of Business Link from the Small Business Service on 1 April 2005. The Small Business Service has a much wider role of promoting enterprise and small business development, including working across government to ensure that the UK is the best place in the world to start and grow a business. It is also responsible for promoting social enterprise.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 441 c297-8W; 36708
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Regional development agencies Small Business Service
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