Written question asked by Neil Gerrard (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 March 2001. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Monday, 19 March 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will set out, including statistical information relating as directly as possible to the constituency, the effect on the Walthamstow constituency of his Department's policies and actions since 2nd May 1997. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Gerrard: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will set out, including statistical information relating as directly as possible to the constituency, the effect on the Walthamstow constituency of his Department's policies and actions since 2 May 1997. [154185] Mr. Caborn: The parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow has benefited from a range of initiatives since 1 May 1997. Direct business advice and support to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) has been provided by the DTI through core programmes and the Business Links. While my Department does not collect detailed statistical information on a constituency basis, over 590 requests for advice, information and support from SMEs in Walthamstow have been handled by the Business Links since May 1997. During the same period, grants totalling £215,000 have been awarded to companies through Regional Selective Assistance, as four of the wards in this constituency qualify for this aid. All wards in the constituency are eligible for the Enterprise Grant Scheme which was introduced in 2000.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 154185; 365 c2W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Department of Trade and Industry Government departments Walthamstow
Contains statistics: Yes
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