Written question asked by Mark Robinson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 1996. It was answered by Greg Knight (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What support his Department is giving to businesses located in the south-west. - Includes figures. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Mark Robinson: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what support his Department is giving to businesses located in the south-west. [551] Mr. Greg Knight: My Department provides a wide range of services for businesses in the south-west, including business links and two regional supply offices. In addition, since April 1995 £12.7 million of regional selective assistance has been offered to companies in the region generating over £84 million worth of investment and 2,655 jobs. The Government have also promoted a new south-west competitiveness network aimed at improving a considerable number of factors influencing the international competitiveness of business in the region. The new local competitiveness budget will also increase the extent to which key business support services, funded by the Government, are designed and delivered within the region.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 551; 284 c584W
Session: 1996-97
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Business Government assistance Regional selective assistance South West
Contains statistics: Yes