Economic Growth
Commons · Question 6840 · Tabled 4 Jun 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Gareth Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the Confederation of British Industry's Growth Indicator forecast that private sector activity will fall by a net balance o
Answer
Answered by Chris McDonald, 9 Jun 2026
We know many businesses are facing difficulties and the situation in the Middle East is adding to their costs. We continue to promote growth through our Industrial Strategy, regulatory reform and other steps to ensure the UK remains competitive and its ec...