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Written question asked by Jimmy Wray (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 October 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2003 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 she will establish a national investment bank to oversee industrial development and assist growth industries.
Answer

Mr. Wray: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will establish a national investment bank to oversee industrial development and assist growth industries. [133138] Jacqui Smith: I have no such plans. A range of facilities are offered by Government, the devolved Administrations and Regional Development Agencies to assist businesses reach their full growth potential.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
133138; 411 c582W;411 c586W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Business Banks Industry
Link
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