Making North Devon a Great Place to do Business

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.

I asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to detail how smaller businesses such as Mill Park Caravan and Campsite in Berrynarbor can fully participate in the Kickstart Scheme.

I invited the Business Secretary to visit The Bell in Chittlehampton this summer to look at the fantastic hard work that they have done to ensure all of the appropriate Covid-secure measures are in place before reopening.

I stressed to the Leader of the House the importance of the hospitality industry having a firm date for when they can safely reopen so they have sufficient time to prepare and put social distancing measures in place.

I asked the Leader of the House about plans for the Covid-secure reopening of hairdressers, hotels, and other hospitality businesses in July 2020.