Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 92730

Small Businesses: Stone

Tabled: 19 November 2025
Answered: 28 November 2025

Question

Peter Fortune

ConservativeBromley and Biggin Hill

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support is available to small British manufacturers of natural stone products to help increase their role in the sustainable construction sector.

Answer

Chris McDonald

The Government is committed to the growth of a sustainable construction sector and to creating the right environment for small and medium sized businesses to thrive. Small British manufacturers of natural stone products can access support through the Business Growth Service, which offers online advice on issues such as decarbonisation and energy efficiency and services: for example, through connecting businesses to British Business Bank schemes such as a Business Finance Hub helping SMEs identify suitable finance options; and other support including access to the Department's International Trade Advisers.