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Department for Business and Trade: Deputy Prime Minister

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 5 November 2024UIN 11291

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many times he has had a meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Justin Madders

The Secretary of State works closely with all his cabinet colleagues, including the Deputy Prime Minister as part of the normal operation of Government. For example, the Secretary of State and the Deputy Prime Minister have jointly met with businesses and trade unions on several occasions.

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