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Written question asked by Andrew Love (Labour) on Friday, 6 October 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 October 2006. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 9 October 2006 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Small Business Service

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether an independent assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the Small Business Service; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The National Audit Office published its report on support for small business, which focused on the work of the Small Business Service, in May this year. The Department has also carried out an internal review following informal consultation with the main business representative organisations. We shall be making a further statement shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91373; 450 c601W;450 c607W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Small Business Service
Link
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