Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what progress has been made by the Emerging Industry Action Group.

The Emerging Industry Action Group for the sharing economy held its first meeting on 12th November 2015. Businesses from across the sector have agreed to participate in the group and attended the meeting to set out their views on the key challenges and opportunities for both businesses and the Government in making the UK one of the best places to start and grow a sharing economy business.