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Debate between Anna Soubry and Susan Elan Jones(8 years, 9 months ago)
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Anna Soubry
I am not familiar with the impact assessment, but I have to say that I am quite surprised by it. I reiterate the point: it is absolutely imperative that we make it very clear that everybody should aim high. That is what we want to do and that is what we are seeking to do.
Susan Elan Jones (Clwyd South) (Lab)
4. What steps she is taking to tackle gender economic inequality.
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Debate between Anna Soubry and Susan Elan Jones(9 years, 4 months ago)
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Anna Soubry
I welcome my hon. Friend to her place. We know that start-up loans have led to considerable success. One thing I am keen to do is to ensure that we keep all small businesses, especially entrepreneurs and people looking to start up their business, well informed and absolutely aware of the various schemes available to them. I know the British Business Bank, through its website and other media, can provide that information, and I want to make sure that it is working, so that in the real world, people have access to funds, to schemes and the advice they often need when starting up their business.
Susan Elan Jones (Clwyd South) (Lab)
The Secretary of State will be aware of the great concern about the Government’s failure to meet export targets. With UK Trade & Investment’s own surveys saying that more than a quarter of businesses reckon that there is no business benefit from UKTI, how does he propose to deal with this problem?