Making North Devon a Great Place to do Business

Selaine Saxby MP asks Paul Scully MP, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, on workers' rights.

Selaine Saxby, MP for North Devon, has arranged and will participate in a virtual funding workshop, with People’s Postcode Lottery, for local charities, volunteer organisations, and community groups in North Devon.

I secured and opened the debate on support for the hospitality industry during the Covid-19 pandemic.

I was on ITV News West Country discussing support for hospitality businesses during Covid-19.

I raised the issue of support for English language schools, such as Country Cousins in Ilfracombe, during the Covid-19 pandemic with the Minister for Small Business, Paul Scully.

I asked the Minister for Small Business, Paul Scully, about support and resources available to jobseekers, as well as about the provision of retraining for those who need it.

I asked the Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, to consider extending further support to the hospitality supply chain, so that companies like Philip Dennis and Savona can be helped through this difficult period.

I raised concerns over the impact of Tier 2 on the hospitality sector with the Leader of the House, and asked for Government time to debate how this vital sector can be further supported.

I asked the Chief Secretary to the Treasury about additional support for helping hospitality businesses welcome back visitors in the spring.