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Written question asked by Jessica Toale (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Small Businesses: Crime

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Crime and Policing Bill on small businesses, including sole traders, in relation to crime prevention and victim support.

Answer

The Government published a number of impact assessments and economic notes upon the introduction of the Bill, which can be accessed here: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: impact assessments - GOV.UK and here: Crime and Policing Bill 2025: economic notes - GOV.UK.

We will publish further impact assessments after the Bill receives Royal Assent.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126300
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Crime Small businesses
Legislation
Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk