Written question asked by Jeremy Hunt (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 December 2009. It was answered by Pat McFadden (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 January 2010 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Lord Sugar

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills pursuant to the answer of 9 December 2009, Official Report, column 513W, on Lord Sugar, on what dates Lord Sugar visited his Department; and what small business representatives he has met since his appointment.

Answer: [holding answer 15 December 2009]: Lord Sugar is an advisor to Government and small business and does not have a Department. Between the dates previously indicated he visited the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills on 11 June, 8, 13 and 20 July, 6 August, 1, 17, 24 and 29 September, 1, 12, 13 and 22 October and 4, 17, 18, 23 and 30 November.He has talked to almost 2,000 businesses at various question and answer sessions around the country. He has also had one-to-one meetings with over 20 businesses, most of whom were participating in a Business Link "Health Check". The practice of Business Link is not to disclose details of those using its services, without client permission, in order to protect the commercial interests of the businesses concerned.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 503 c946-7W; 307652
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Lord Sugar
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Sugar, Lord
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