Prime Minister's question asked in the House of Commons, by Greg Smith (Conservative). It was answered on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Engagements

Question

Q11

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Greg Smith (Mid Buckinghamshire) (Con):

After 25 years on Princes Risborough High Street, retailer Kado has said that it is closing, citing hikes in business rates and the increases in taxation on employing people among its reasons. A few yards up on Duke Street, Salon Twentyfour Hair cannot afford for the first time in 21 years to take on a new apprentice. How many more businesses need to close, with jobs lost and apprenticeship opportunities trashed, before this Prime Minister understands that the practical out-turn of his policies is not working?

Answer

I am concerned to hear about those examples. We have put in place support for small businesses and I will ensure that it is available to the hon. Gentleman to pass on to his constituents.

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Secondary information

Type

Oral question

Reference

783 c830 

Session

2024-26

Oral question type

1st Supplementary

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber

Subjects

Closures Apprentices Government assistance Business rates Small businesses Taxation

Link

View this Prime Minister's question on hansard.parliament.uk