Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 89904
Small Businesses: Rural Areas
Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 19 November 2025
Question
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support diversification in (a) vineyards, (b) farm shops, (c) tourism and (d) other small rural business.
Answer
Blair McDougallThe Department’s flagship plan for Small and Medium Sized Business is giving rural businesses the tools they need to grow and diversify. Our plan will help businesses to tackle late payments, improve access to finance, and streamline licensing. Targeted f...
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