Post Brexit: Small Service Businesses
Baroness Harris of Richmond Excerpts
Monday 24th May 2021
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Lord Callanan (Con)
As I said to the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford, the UK’s proposals on input from the sector were repeatedly rejected by the EU and the EU’s proposals would not have addressed many of the sector’s concerns. They were non-binding and did not include touring.
Baroness Harris of Richmond (LD) [V]
My Lords, some members of the local business association in my town of Richmond are reporting that Brexit has driven up running costs by 10% to 15% since January. Can the Minister tell me how they are supposed to stay competitive in the global marketplace and where the much-promised level playing field is?