I appreciate the opportunity to serve under your chairmanship and congratulate the hon. Member for Eastleigh on securing this debate, highlighting Small Business Saturday's importance. The hospitality sector employs around 3.5 million people and generates £140 billion in economic activity annually, contributing significantly to local economies and social objectives. Economic stability is crucial; however, we inherited a broken economy when coming into power. The Chancellor made necessary budget decisions to stabilize the economy, including doubling the national insurance contribution employment allowance from £5,000 to £10,500, benefiting about 1 million small businesses. We extended retail, hospitality and leisure relief at 40% and froze the business rates multiplier for small businesses at 49.9p. The Government also aims to introduce permanently lower multipliers for these properties from 2026-27. Additionally, over £1 billion has been provided in 2024-25 and 2025-26 through the British Business Bank to improve access to finance for small businesses. We have introduced high street rental auctions policy, allowing local councils to require landlords to open up closed facilities so that hospitality or other businesses can take advantage of those spaces. Furthermore, we published an Employment Rights Bill in October and will consult to ensure a balance between business needs and fairness for workers. Skills England has been established to enhance opportunities for people in rural areas, transforming the apprenticeship levy into a more flexible growth and skills levy. The Government is also increasing police officers on our streets and in town centres to address antisocial behaviour and crime issues faced by hospitality businesses.