Member

I say gently to the Government that this is in in their own interest. The press are coming out with articles saying, “Shock horror: look what’s coming ahead”. It is in the Government’s interest to soften that by saying, “Don’t worry, we’ll have consultation before we press the button. We’ll allow people to understand it and get their head around it”. I know the Labour Party postponed a dinner for business leaders last month because people did not want to come. The relationship between SMEs and government is not good at the moment. Part 4 will not enhance it, so why not pause for a short period for consultation?