Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps she is taking to support the warehouse sector in (a) Romford, (b) Essex and (c) the UK.

The Department continues to deliver a wide range of business support schemes, with over 40 offers that help businesses start, grow and export. We are continuously improving our offer to help businesses access the finance and support they need, improve their skills and remove barriers to trade. This includes relevant businesses in the warehouse sector.

The Government provides extensive support to businesses through our Help to Grow Management, Business Support Helpline and Growth Hubs.

Businesses can also access government-backed financial support from the British Business Bank.