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Asked by James McMurdockIndependentTreasuryTabled Answered 22 September 2025UIN 76958

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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with business representatives on levels of business confidence.

Answered by Lucy Rigby

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Treasury Ministers and Senior Officials regularly meet with businesses and business representation organisations. These meetings provide an opportunity for the Government to hear the views of the business community, and aid in the formation of policy. These engagements are ongoing.

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