Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jerome Mayhew and Peter Kyle

Thursday 21st May 2026 Commons Chamber

[Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham) (Con)]

T2. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

[The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Peter Kyle)]

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for not ruining my moment to shine.

I told the House that I would be an activist, interventionist champion for business. I am very pleased to say that later today, the Chancellor will announce funding for two of our foundational sectors: ceramics and chemicals. She will set out more detail to the House shortly, but I can say that we are working with industry and experts to provide the targeted intervention that those sectors need. Today’s business tells the story: this Government stand with British business when it comes to creating the resilient and growing economy that this country deserves.