Thursday, 13 June 2013
The Secretary of State was asked—
What steps he is taking to increase exports.
What steps he is taking to improve consumer protection.
What recent assessment he has made of the performance of the car manufacturing sector.
What steps he is taking to ensure that small business suppliers are paid promptly by large businesses and by government; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of his Department’s budget for medical education and research.
What steps he is taking to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises take on more apprentices.
What steps he is taking to support pubs.
What steps his Department is taking to help small and micro-businesses grow.
What progress he has made on making shares in Royal Mail available to its employees; and if he will make a statement.
What recent assessment he has made of the long-term prospects for high street businesses.
What support his Department is providing to female entrepreneurs.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department’s export week campaign.
What types of projects will be eligible for funding from the green investment bank.
What the timetable is for the establishment of the business bank.
What discussions he has had on taking forward the recommendations of Lord Heseltine that regeneration funding be devolved to local enterprise partnerships.
If he will make a statement on his Departmental responsibilities.
Will the Leader of the House give us the business for next week?
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Karen Bradley.)
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