Written questions

Small Businesses: Mediation

Commons · Question 53839 · Tabled 21 May 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 3 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Small Business Commissioner on the (a) awareness and (b) use of mediation in the small business sector.

Answer

Answered by Gareth Thomas, 3 Jun 2025

The department is working closely with The Small Business Commissioner (SBC) as we develop our proposals for the upcoming late payments consultation.The Small Business Commissioners office continues to engage closely with businesses and stakeholders acros...