Small Businesses: Paisley and Renfrewshire North
(asked on 9th October 2026) - View Source
Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to support the SME sector in Paisley Renfrewshire North constituency; and what steps he is taking to ensure that sector has adequate access to finance and funding for expansion.
Answered by
Blair McDougall
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade) (Jointly with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The government is committed to supporting SMEs across the UK, including in Paisley and Renfrewshire North, to start, grow and succeed. The Business Growth Service, launched in July 2025, makes it easier for UK businesses to get the advice and support they need to thrive both domestically and internationally.
The British Business Bank helps SMEs access the finance they need through programmes including Start Up Loans and the Growth Guarantee Scheme. Paisley businesses can also benefit from the £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland, which provides debt and equity finance to Scottish businesses.