Baroness Hooper
Main Page: Baroness Hooper (Conservative - Life peer)
Baroness Neville-Rolfe
I am concerned to hear what the noble Lord says because we put a lot of work into improving the procurement process for small businesses. I will certainly write to him with the details, including on the payment periods, which have been severely reduced.
Baroness Hooper (Con)
Will my noble friend tell us how the Government’s future plans intend to help small and medium-sized businesses increase their exports?
Baroness Neville-Rolfe
I am glad that my noble friend mentioned exports because a huge export drive is part of the BIS agenda. UKTI provides tailored help for small businesses on suitable markets, export opportunities and, of course, finance. Having been involved in export in a prior life, I know how very helpful that work is to business.