Oral QuestionDepartment for Business and Trade

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 5 June 2025Answered: 12 June 2025

Asked by

Chris Bloore

LabourRedditch

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Answer from Hansard

Gareth Thomas

I thank my hon. Friend for his question. Through our small business strategy, we will set out very shortly further plans to support businesses to get on the high street. The increase in money in the British Business Bank, announced yesterday by the Chancellor, will also significantly increase access to finance for such businesses.