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Cooperatives and Mutual Societies: Government Assistance

Department for Business and Trade written question – answered at on 10 March 2026.

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Photo of Dan Norris Dan Norris Independent, North East Somerset and Hanham

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what his planned timeline is for reporting on the Call for Evidence into business support for co-operatives and non-financial mutuals.

Photo of Blair McDougall Blair McDougall Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)

The Call for Evidence (CfE) was open across Great Britain for 12 weeks and closed on 18th February. DBT’s focus is now on analysing responses and these will inform any potential business support policy for the co-operative and mutual businesses.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 10 March 2026, cW)

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