SME Trade with EU 2022-01-20
2022-01-20
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Q1
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SMEs in Chesham are facing difficulties due to new trade rules introduced this month, following last year's contradictory guidance on trading with Europe.
What support is her Department providing to SMEs that trade with the EU? After addressing last year's contradictory guidance, a family-run business in Chesham faces immediate problems with new rules. They seek clarity and support from the Government's new rules, requesting reopening and expanding the SME Brexit support fund.
The Export Support Service (ESS) is available online and by telephone, providing assistance to businesses struggling with EU trade. It will continue to provide support, but no commitment was made regarding reopening or expanding the SME Brexit support fund.
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Reopening and expanding the SME Brexit support fund
The Ess Is There To Help Traders
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A family-run business in Chesham is struggling with new trade rules introduced this month, despite having addressed last year's contradictory guidance.
Given the difficulties faced by a local family-run business due to new EU trade rules, will the Minister clarify these new rules for thousands of UK businesses struggling to trade with Europe and work with colleagues in BEIS to reopen and expand the SME Brexit support fund?
The Export Support Service is available online and by telephone, but no commitment was made regarding reopening or expanding the SME Brexit support fund.
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Reopening and expanding the SME Brexit support fund
The Ess Is There To Help Traders
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Q3
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Businesses are facing difficulties in accessing EU markets, and business groups have proposed practical solutions such as negotiating a veterinary agreement, mutual recognition, and shared customs advice.
Given the growing list of companies facing difficulties in accessing EU markets and the practical suggestions from business groups, when will Ministers try harder to help businesses make Brexit work?
We have proposed solutions and are waiting for a response from the EU.
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Implementing practical suggestions from business groups
As Far As I Know, We Have Suggested Solutions
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