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Mark Sewards MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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2 published records · newest first.

Written questions

  • Construction: Small BusinessesDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23716More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of borrowing costs on small businesses in the construction sector.

    Answer: The Government recognises that borrowing costs can affect cash flow, investment decisions and growth prospects for small businesses, including those operating in the construction sector. We continue to monitor economic conditions and engage regularly with...

    Answered 8 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
  • Small Businesses: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23715More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether his Department is taking steps to improve access to affordable finance for established small businesses experiencing temporary financial pressures.

    Answer: The government is committed to helping viable smaller businesses access the finance they need, including through the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS). GGS helps smaller businesses access finance where they may otherwise struggle to do so through the commerci...

    Answered 3 Sept 2026

    Original Parliament record
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

View as listDepartment for Business and Trade: 1Department for Business and Trade1Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: 2Department for Business, Innova…2Department for Education: 2Department for Education2Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: 2Department for Energy Security …2Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: 2Department for Environment, Foo…2Department for Transport: 4Department for Transport4Department of Health and Social Care: 5Department of Health and Social…5Home Office: 2Home Office2Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 3Ministry of Housing, Communitie…3Ministry of Justice: 2Ministry of Justice2Treasury: 2Treasury2
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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality. Published records do not measure effort or effectiveness. Methodology.
Department or topicPublished records
Department for Business and Trade1
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade2
Department for Education2
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero2
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs2
Department for Transport4
Department of Health and Social Care5
Home Office2
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government3
Ministry of Justice2
Treasury2

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