Written question asked by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 2 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 November 1998. It was answered by Geoffrey Robinson (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 November 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will comment about the reports of the Treasury-sponsored working groups on (a) the financing of high technology companies and (b) smaller quoted companies. - Reports in Library (Dep 98/1149).

Answer: Mr. Caplin: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about the reports of the Treasury-sponsored working groups on (a) the financing of high technology companies and (b) smaller quoted companies. [58338] Mr. Geoffrey Robinson: These two working groups have now reported to me and I have today placed copies of their reports in the Libraries of both Houses, and they are available on request from the Treasury's Inquiry Unit.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 318 c448W; 58338
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Companies Small businesses Technology Smaller Quoted Companies Working Group