Oral Question·Department for Business and Trade
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 5 March 2026Answered: 12 March 2026
Asked by
Ian Roome
Liberal Democrat — North Devon
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Answer from Hansard
Blair McDougall
Our small business strategy sets out the range of measures we are taking to support small businesses. That includes an increase of £4 billion in the finance available to businesses, so that they can invest to take advantage of those opportunities. We will also bring forward the strongest proposals on late payments, to improve cash flow to small businesses, as well as cutting red tape, so that they can take advantage of the opportunities the hon. Member describes.