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Asked by Gareth ThomasLabour (Co-op)TreasuryTabled Answered 8 January 2026UIN 101307

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she will discuss access to finance for businesses based in areas of deprivation with the Chair of the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods.

Answered by Lucy Rigby

HMT has engaged the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods and the Department continues to work with the Commission, including engaging with their recent report. I would welcome a discussion with the Chair on access to finance, should she think it helpful.

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