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Olivia Bailey Excerpts(6 days, 11 hours ago)
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Jonathan Reynolds
I absolutely accept that invitation, and I can tell the hon. Gentleman that we are already extremely involved, as is the Minister for Industry. We welcome what has happened with Airbus, but we are focusing a great deal on the RemainCo and the issues there.
Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) (Lab)
Last year, the Secretary of State joined me on a visit to our vibrant high street in Pangbourne. I recently met the owner of one of those businesses, Nino’s, a fantastic trattoria and deli. One issue that Nino raised with me was the regulatory burden on his business. How will the Government’s small business strategy deal with that key challenge, and how will it support small businesses like Nino’s, so that they can continue to thrive?
Jonathan Reynolds
We had a wonderful visit about a year ago, and I hope the Pangbourne Cheese Shop is still going strong. Yes, the regulatory burden on small business is a huge area of attention for this Department; there is the business growth service, our action on late payment, and our incentivising of digitisation and e-invoicing.
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Olivia Bailey Excerpts(4 months, 3 weeks ago)
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Justin Madders
That is a very fair comment. We need to give businesses certainty and clarity that things will be resolved quickly, so that they have the confidence to make investment decisions.
Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) (Lab)
How does the Department plan to appoint the permanent chair?
Justin Madders
The appointment of the permanent chair will take place in the normal manner, as all other appointments do.
Pubs Code: Guest Beers
Olivia Bailey Excerpts(7 months ago)
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Olivia Bailey (Reading West and Mid Berkshire) (Lab)
I, too, have brilliant independent breweries in my constituency, such as Renegade and Double-Barrelled. They make a huge contribution to our local economy and, importantly, make a great pint. Will my hon. Friend join me in welcoming the Government’s determination to improve access to the market for independent brewers and to get great local beers into our pubs?