Extract from Estimates day debate on the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy - July 7

Wednesday, 8 July 2020 08:04

Mark Pawsey (Rugby) (Con):...It is important to recognise that businesses are often set up because somebody is good at a particular trade. They may be an electrician or a builder, and they may have done an apprenticeship. They have learnt the skills needed in that trade, but few have had any training in running and managing a business. It is a different skillset, and it is one that Government need to recognise. Some support is provided by Local Enterprise Partnerships and...Request free trial