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Tag Archives: Small Businesses
Well done for raising the call for SMALL Businesses
On Thursday last week there was an attempt to improve the prospects for businesses that have the greatest impact on our economy across our Nation. Sadly there were some gaps but the questions were a good start. Two Conservative MPs … Continue reading
Lord Agnew asks Businesses to respond
The challenge that many of us face is keeping up to date with the myriad of consultations and questionnaires that emerge on a regular basis. Sadly it seems like almost every day that questions emerge from people on the phone … Continue reading
Businesses have 17 days to respond to this consultation
A few days ago I wrote here about some questions from a small group of Conservative MPs and the responses from the Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Julia Lopez. The theme was public procurement for “Small Businesses” and one … Continue reading
Small Businesses got mentioned on Thursday (not Micro though!)
On Thursday as the House of Commons was closing down for their half term break there was a short question and response piece under the heading of Government Contracts: Small Businesses that was set out by four MPs including Caroline … Continue reading
Let us celebrate Apprenticeship Week – and improve matters
On Tuesday in Parliament Sajid Javid asked a question which is shown below. The response came as the image above shows from Gillian Keegan who is the Minister responsible for Apprenticeships from within the Department of Education. However along with … Continue reading
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Tagged East Coast College, Gillian Keegan, Sajid Javid, Small Businesses, SME
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We need all MPs to begin to understand what SME represents
Last Monday in Parliament, Sally-Ann Hart, the MP for Hastings and Rye asked the Government a question regarding her constituency. As it happens the question is very relevant in other parts of Sussex and no doubt further afield. Clearly we … Continue reading
How can these Ministers gain better business understanding?
It is always concerning when an MP submits a written question and the Minister that responds with the answer includes an element that simply makes no sense. This is very different to a face to face debate as we are … Continue reading
It is vital for small businesses to get paid within 30 days
On Monday a Lincolnshire MP, John Hayes asked a couple of questions about business payments and the answer has raised several concerns. The two questions were both answered by Paul Scully who is the Parliamentary Under Secretary for the Department … Continue reading
Public Contracts for Smaller SME Businesses are clearly needed
On Thursday the MP for Crawley, Henry Smith asked a vital question about businesses and although it related to a very specific case which he then referred to in his subsequent question, it is clear to those of us who … Continue reading
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