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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Small Business Regulatory Taskforce

09 June 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Blair McDougall Lab East Renfrewshire

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister announces the establishment of the Small Business Regulatory Taskforce to reduce regulatory burdens on SMEs.
  • The Taskforce aims to develop recommendations to reduce administrative burdens by 25% and improve regulatory clarity.
  • The Taskforce will run through the summer, with a government response expected in autumn.

Issue summary

The minister announces the establishment of the Small Business Regulatory Taskforce to reduce regulatory burdens on small and medium-sized enterprises.

Action requested

The Taskforce will develop recommendations to reduce administrative burdens by 25% and improve regulatory clarity, aiming to support innovation, productivity, and growth for SMEs. It will run through the summer with a government response expected in autumn.

Key facts

  • The Small Business Regulatory Taskforce is established to target reducing regulatory burdens on small and medium-sized enterprises.
  • The first meeting of the taskforce is scheduled for 11th June.
  • Recommendations aim to reduce administrative burden by 25%.
  • Tina McKenzie from the Federation of Small Businesses will co-chair with the minister.
  • The Taskforce's work includes reviewing regulatory submissions, guidance approaches, enforcement impact, and supporting SMEs with compliance tools.
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