Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Tessa Munt and Kate Dearden

Thursday 21st May 2026 Commons Chamber

[Kate Dearden]

This Government are absolutely clear that economic growth is a top priority. We are also absolutely clear that we cannot build the foundation for a strong economy with people in insecure work. That is why this legislation is so important, and we were proud to bring it forward. We are also proud to work with businesses across the country on it, and with our trade union and other partners across the country, working together so that we can build an economy that works for working people, reverse the damage that the hon. Lady’s party did in government and make sure that the economy works in the interests of everybody.

[Tessa Munt (Wells and Mendip Hills) (LD)]

7. What steps his Department is taking to support small and microbusinesses in rural areas.