Hanson Backs Enterprise Scheme for Local Veterans  

By • on March 18, 2010, 2:53 pm

Delyn MP David Hanson has welcomed a new scheme to provide ex-service personnel with loans and grants to help them start up their own business.   The Labour Government has announced the “Be the Boss ” enterprise scheme which will be delivered by the Royal British Legion throughout the UK.   David Hanson said:   “Veterans in Flintshire who have bravely served their country deserve help to get a business going. This scheme will take business ideas off the drawing board and made into reality.   “I would urge veterans who might be thinking of setting up a business to get in touch with the Royal British Legion to see what support they can access. ”   Business Minister Lord Drayson said:   “In my time at Defence, I've been inspired by the talent, capability and can-do attitude of the armed forces. Those are exactly the qualities you need in...

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