Mark Menzies
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Vince Cable
This is an absurd misunderstanding of what is called the resource accounting and budgeting—RAB—charge system, which depends on long-term predictions of earnings growth. I assure the hon. Gentleman that if the recovery of the economy continues as it is, the RAB charge estimates will be substantially revised down and the imaginary black hole will very soon disappear.
Mark Menzies (Fylde) (Con)
T4. What steps is the Department taking to support small and medium-sized businesses in Lancashire that are keen to export their goods and services?
The Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (Michael Fallon)
We are committed to helping Lancashire companies to start exporting or to expand in new markets. Between April and December 2013, UKTI helped nearly 600 businesses across Lancashire and I was pleased to see my hon. Friend supporting those efforts by partnering with UKTI in delivering a successful export event for local businesses at the BAE site in his constituency last week.