Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support businesses in the East Midlands.

The Government is committed to helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East Midlands and across the UK to grow and succeed. Backed by the Small Business Plan, we are delivering 200 measures to improve the business environment for SMEs, including strengthening business support, improving access to finance and helping more firms reach new markets and grow.

Businesses in the East Midlands can access the Business Growth Service and tailored advice through their local East Midlands Combined County Authority Growth Hub for any stage of their business journey through a free and impartial local point of contact.