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Alex Chalk

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Leaving the EU: Economic Analysis
Tuesday 30th January 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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I have explained to other Members the importance of exercising these powers in the required way and of not giving a running commentary in this House.

Alex Chalk Portrait Alex Chalk (Cheltenham) (Con)
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Does the Minister agree that competitive rates of interest should be offered to businesses and subcontractors that are affected by the LARC collapse, and that the 8.64% offered to LARC Construction in my constituency is simply too high?

Andrew Griffiths Portrait Andrew Griffiths
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I agree with my hon. Friend that access to competitive finance is essential, not just for businesses affected by LARC, but more widely, and particularly for small businesses. I am happy to meet him to discuss the issues if he would like me to.

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