Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Jason McCartney Excerpts
Wednesday 8th February 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Gummer Portrait Ben Gummer
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As of yesterday, 15,745 companies were registered with Contracts Finder, 59% of which were small and medium-sized enterprises. My hon. Friend could encourage his local businesses to sign up. It is very easy to do so, and the best he can do is to tell them that.

Jason McCartney Portrait Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (Con)
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T7. Will the Minister enhance and strengthen the northern powerhouse by ensuring that small and medium-sized enterprises in Yorkshire can take full advantage of public procurement contracts?

Ben Gummer Portrait Ben Gummer
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In the measures I have described today, I shall.