"Our insurance and financial services sector is a great British success story, and it helps to fund our local public services. The majority of employment in the sector is outside London and spread across many of our constituencies. Does the Minister agree that it is vital that we continue to …..." Craig Tracey - View Speech
"Research clearly shows that gender-diverse boards perform better on every single measure, so it stands to reason that diversity across the workforce can only be a benefit. Will the Minister confirm what steps the Government are taking to encourage more women into business, particularly in areas such as engineering and …..." Craig Tracey - View Speech
"Thirty-three jobs have been created and supported in my constituency through the small business loans platform, Funding Circle. What more can we do to encourage small businesses, particularly those that are female-owned, to look at wider ranges of finance options to help them to grow?..." Craig Tracey - View Speech
"I welcome this announcement. As a former business owner myself, I have seen the impact, particularly on small businesses, of large companies becoming insolvent. Does the Minister agree that it is crucial that we protect the small businesses and employees in the supply chain?..." Craig Tracey - View Speech
"Does the Secretary of State agree that the key to a successful industrial strategy is that it focuses on all areas of the UK, obviously including North Warwickshire and Bedworth?..." Craig Tracey - View Speech
"I, too, welcome the report. Does my hon. Friend agree that flexibility in the labour market benefits workers and employers equally?..." Craig Tracey - View Speech
"24. What role does my right hon. Friend see the self-employed, particularly those in my constituency, playing as the industrial strategy develops?..." Craig Tracey - View Speech