Start-up Loans

Andrew Turner Excerpts
Wednesday 20th November 2013

(10 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Turner Portrait Mr Andrew Turner (Isle of Wight) (Con)
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I congratulate the Minister on his success with the start-up loan scheme. Will he reassure the House that he will continue to champion efforts to build on the scheme, particularly in my Isle of Wight constituency?

Matt Hancock Portrait Matthew Hancock
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Yes, I will take a special interest in ensuring that the Isle of Wight has access to the scheme. Many of the partners through which it is delivered are regional, but there are many national partners and much of it can be done online. I am sure that broadband internet is readily available on the Isle of Wight. If it is not, it soon will be. I will take a special interest in how many loans are taken up on the Isle of Wight.