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Written question asked by Jo Platt (Labour) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Friday, 12 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Industry Strategy Council: Small Businesses

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if her Department will publish information on the planned role of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Industrial Strategy Council.

Answer

The Industrial Strategy Advisory Council (ISAC) supports the government's objective of delivering a long-term Industrial Strategy. Members have been appointed based on their expertise and wide-ranging experience and there is extensive business experience on the Council across a wide range of sectors and sizes of businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises.

The ISAC will make and publish recommendations on the development and implementation of the Industrial Strategy, including an annual report on its work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70931
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Small businesses industry strategy council
Link
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