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Written question asked by Jeff Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 June 2016 (named day). It was answered by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Monday, 6 June 2016 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.


New Businesses: Manchester Withington

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, how many new businesses have been set up in Manchester, Withington constituency since May 2010.

Answer

There is no single data source that comprehensively measures all business start-ups within the UK.

However, ONS has published statistics showing that there were 2,210 businesses newly registered for VAT or PAYE in the Manchester, Withington constituency between 2010 and 2014. Some newly registered businesses will have been trading for a number of years and other active businesses will not be covered because they are operating below the VAT and PAYE registration thresholds.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38352
Session
2016-17
Subjects
New businesses Manchester Withington
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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