Written question asked by Andrew Griffith (Conservative) on Monday, 11 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 November 2024 (named day). It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 November 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Department for Business and Trade: Federation of Small Businesses
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what meetings he has had with representatives of the Federation of Small Businesses since 30 October 2024 on the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on small businesses.
- Answer
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The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) engaged with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) as part of a budget briefing call with retail, hospitality and small business representatives held on 4 November. Topics raised included measures to improve small businesses exports, and the close engagement between departments on Industrial Strategy and the recent late payments announcement.
FSB also attended a roundtable discussion with the Secretary of State and SMEs on Industrial Strategy on 6 November. DBT Ministers and officials continue to engage regularly with FSB on a range of issues.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 13638
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Small businesses Federation of Small Businesses Department for Business and Trade Budget October 2024
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