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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 25 May 2016
Queen’s Speech

"My Lords, I will speak on the economy generally—so important for us all. Briefly, like many have already, I refer to the in/out referendum. I will not elaborate, other than to say that when it comes to the economy it is vital to build on our existing contacts, which are …..."
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Written Question
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015
Monday 7th December 2015

Asked by: Lord Cotter (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they plan to implement the Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act 2015's mandatory referral scheme.

Answered by Lord O'Neill of Gatley

The referral scheme is not yet up and running but the Government is committed to delivering this policy which will help small and medium sized enterprises access the finance they need to grow and expand.


Since the Government announced the Finance Platform policy it has consulted, passed primary legislation and is now close to making secondary legislation.


The British Business Bank is currently undertaking a due diligence process on Finance Platforms that have expressed an interest in becoming designated and will advise HM Treasury on designation in the Spring; with the policy expected to ‘go live’ later in 2016.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Sep 2015
Economy

"My Lords, today we are considering the economy. Growth is generated through businesses, of course, but the Government, as ever, have a role to play. SMEs are crucial, so the Government’s commitment in the Queen’s Speech to cut red tape for business by £10 billion is very important. So often …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 04 Jun 2015
Queen’s Speech

"My Lords, the Government have a big job on their hands when it comes to business. We have had an excellent debate today and many issues have already been raised. I should like to raise a few more points on some of those issues. How the business community operates is …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 25 Feb 2015
Small Businesses: Finance

"My Lords, recently the Business Minister wrote to the FTSE companies which are not signed up to the Prompt Payment Code. More than £39 billion is owed in overdue payments to SMEs, so this is a very important issue. Can the Minister tell us what progress has been made on …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 07 Jan 2015
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill

"Before we move on, I thank the Minister for her response so far. Within the Bill there is this talk about the annual report and the need for the Government to address the issues in that sort of way. On behalf of the small business sector, I feel that we …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 07 Jan 2015
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill

"Before the Minister replies, I will just follow on from what the noble Lord, Lord O’Neill, said. From his experience, the down-the-line payment is a very important point indeed. It is increasingly incumbent upon government, when it gives contracts to the big contractors, to ensure in some way or other—although …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 27 Jun 2013
Economy: Sustainable Jobs

"My Lords, this debate is timely and essential, as noble Lords have said, and we thank my noble friend Lady Brinton for introducing it.

We need jobs—at least, many people of all ages need them—but I am particularly concerned about young people’s jobs, and for those we need growth in …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 11 Aug 2011
Global Economy

"My Lords, we all recognise the need for growth in the economy. The Statement repeated by the Minister today said that we have to work hard to have a private sector that competes, invests and exports. In the light of that and the need for growth, I refer to a …..."
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