Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gareth Thomas and Alison Hume

Thursday 12th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Gareth Thomas]

I am sure that the hon. Gentleman— I say this gently to him—will have explained to that particular business that we inherited a very difficult economic situation because of the decisions that his party took, including on tax, but our small business strategy will set out more plans to help small businesses, such as the one in his constituency. Our business rates relief package will make a significant difference for retail, hospitality and leisure. [Interruption.] He asks when we will publish the small business strategy—it will be shortly.

[Alison Hume (Scarborough and Whitby) (Lab)]

8. What progress his Department has made on developing an industrial strategy.