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Written question asked by Andrew Griffith (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 (named day). It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Small Businesses: Devolution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, about the potential impact of the Devolution White Paper on support for small businesses.

Answer

Ministers from the Department for Business and Trade regularly engage with colleagues from across Government, including from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, on support for small businesses.

As committed to in the English Devolution White Paper, the Government will set out a vision for a new approach to business support, including more devolution in England and greater alignment between national, local and devolved business support, in the upcoming Small Business Strategy. This will include further details on the Business Growth Service, a new national service with local delivery at its heart, which will make it easier and quicker for businesses across the UK to get the help, support and advice they need to grow and thrive.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21477
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Devolution Local government Departmental coordination Small businesses
Link
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