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Public Interest

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 18 March 2025UIN 36794

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to widen the definition of a public interest entity to include the largest companies not listed on the main London Stock Exchange.

Answered by Justin Madders

The Government’s plans to widen the definition of a Public Interest Entity were announced in the King’s Speech.

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