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Business: Rural Areas

Asked by Sarah DykeLiberal DemocratDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 11 September 2024UIN 4063

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department supports rural businesses.

Answered by Gareth Thomas

Businesses across the country, including those in rural areas, can access support through their local Growth Hubs. DBT is committed to helping rural businesses to boost exports, improve access to finance, stamp out late payment practices and compete for public procurement contracts.

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