New Small Business Champions boost services for small firms to ensure effective support for Britain's growing businesses
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt today outlined plans to strengthen support for small business when she named a new "independent voice for small firms" in Government.
William Sargent, currently head of the Small Business Council, will take on an enhanced role as the 'independent voice for small firms'. He will attend the Ministerial Panel on regulatory accountability and will have access to the Prime Minister to discuss small firms matters.
Ms Hewitt also announced a new Chief Executive for the Small Business Service, Martin Wyn Griffith, who is currently Chief Executive of Business Link Berkshire and Wiltshire. He will concentrate on improving delivery of business support services through the Business Link branded operators and other SBS partners.
