Written question asked by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 March 2001. It was answered by Paddy Tipping (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 March 2001 on behalf of the Privy Council.

Privy Council

Question: To ask the President of the Council, if she will make a statement on progress with the Government's Business Co-ordination Unit.

Answer: Gillian Merron: To ask the President of the Council if she will make a statement on progress with the Government's Business Co-ordination Unit. [150787] Mr. Tipping: Following its launch in September I am very pleased to report that the Unit has made good progress. In just a short space of time it has improved access to Ministers for the business community, through its co-ordination of invitations received across Whitehall. The initiative has been extremely well received both by the business community and the agencies that represent business. I am also pleased to say that this initiative is an excellent example of Government working together--the support the Unit has received from Regional Government Offices has been a key factor in its success.

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