We will give special attention to the establishment of small businesses by women, and members of the ethnic minority communities, who often face difficulties raising venture capital.

Although the shopkeeper and others like him lack the means or connections to leave the country, many more prosperous members of the ethnic minority have found haven overseas.

Afghan asylum seekers in Australia, however, many of whom are members of the ethnic minority Hazara group, say that the Taliban's fall has not eased their deeply rooted fears of persecution and that money is not the issue.

I am not aware of the point that the hon. Gentleman raises but, as he knows, a tremendous amount of support has been made available through the Home Office and other sources to assist members of the ethnic minorities in this country.

He is a founder member and trustee of the Harrow Anti-Racist Alliance, serving as the Executive Member for Harrow Council of Racial Equality, is a member of the Ethnic Minority Taskforce and a Governor of Glebe School.