Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karen Lumley and Stephen Crabb

Wednesday 13th January 2016 Commons Chamber

[Karen Lumley (Redditch) (Con)]

2. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of Government support for small and medium-sized businesses in Wales.

[The Secretary of State for Wales (Stephen Crabb)]

Our nation’s small businesses are the true heroes of this economic recovery, and I am proud to be part of a Government who are on their side. SMEs have created two thirds of all the new jobs in the private sector in Wales since 2010. As we continue to reduce regulation and lower taxes, support for small businesses right across the UK has never been stronger.

[Karen Lumley]

This year is the British Chambers of Commerce year of action on exports. Will my right hon. Friend update the House on how he is helping small businesses in Wales to punch above their weight this year?

[Stephen Crabb]

My hon. Friend raises a very important point. We have set ourselves a really ambitious target of £1 trillion of exports from the UK by 2020. If we are going to have any hope of meeting that target, we need to engage with SMEs right across the UK, especially in Wales. That is why I will be in north Wales tomorrow, with my right hon. Friend the Minister for Trade and Investment, promoting everything that north Wales has to offer.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karen Lumley and Stephen Crabb

Wednesday 14th May 2014 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Crabb]

The hon. Gentleman raises an important point, and we have recently discussed labelling on the Floor of the House. We need to be careful about not putting extra burdens on business at this time, but clearly, high-quality labelling which provides good, relevant information for consumers, particularly about country of origin, is an important way of marketing Welsh produce on a wider level.

[Karen Lumley (Redditch) (Con)]

6. What discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues and others on transport investment in Wales.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karen Lumley and Stephen Crabb

Wednesday 17th October 2012 Commons Chamber

[Stephen Crabb]

I am concerned to hear that from the hon. Lady. I note that she has written to the relevant Minister, but if she would like to write to me as well, I will certainly look into the matter and see that she gets all her questions answered.

[Karen Lumley (Redditch) (Con)]

5. What steps his Department is taking to increase the level of inward investment into Wales.