Debates between Sheryll Murray and Guy Opperman during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sheryll Murray and Guy Opperman
Monday 13th May 2019

(5 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Guy Opperman Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Guy Opperman)
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The hon. Lady knows that the policy pursued by this Government is the same policy that was pursued during the 13 years of the Labour Government and all other Governments since the second world war. It is a consistent approach that is absolutely endorsed by the present Government, and I am afraid there are no plans to change the policy at present.

Sheryll Murray Portrait Mrs Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con)
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T10. As has been mentioned, the proportion of self-employed people in South East Cornwall is higher than the national average, showing that my constituents have an entrepreneurial spirit. What is my right hon. Friend’s Department doing to support self-employed people in Cornwall and across the country to make their businesses an increasing success?