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Small Businesses: York Outer

Asked by Mr Luke ChartersLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 10 September 2024UIN 3897

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support small businesses in York Outer constituency.

Answered by Gareth Thomas

The Government is investing £540 million over 30 years in the York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s local economic priorities, including business support. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is also providing support to York businesses.

For small businesses across the country, we will deliver on commitments to boost exports, improve access to finance, stamp out late payment practices and open up competition for public procurement contracts. The department also provides extensive support through Help to Grow Management, the Business Support Service and network of Growth Hubs.

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