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Support for Small Businesses and the Self-Employed 2020-06-18

2020-06-18

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Q1 Direct Answer
Virendra Sharma Lab
Harrow West
▸ Context
Questions the effectiveness of government support and expresses concern about the impact of a no-deal Brexit on small businesses.
Inquires if the Government recognises that, aside from covid-19, one of the biggest threats to small businesses in the UK is reaching the end of the transition period with no trade deal. Asks what assessment has been made of the number of SMEs in the UK that would go bust if faced with the toxic combination of covid-19 and a no-deal Brexit in December.
Graham Stuart
Acknowledges the importance of SMEs, states that DIT exists to support them entering international markets. Expresses confidence in reaching a good deal with the EU but criticises Labour for opposing every trade agreement and showing indifference towards small business and enterprise.
▸ Assessment & feedback
The number of SMEs at risk due to no-deal Brexit was not quantified or assessed as per the questioner's specific ask.
Criticism Of Labour Party
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