Parliamentary Activity - Gareth Thomas MP

Business: Imports

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

For businesses to invest and thrive they need confidence in their supply chains. This government is committed to assessing where supply chains critical to the United Kingdom's economic security...

Business: Market Towns

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

The government recognises that rural residents must often travel further to access their local high street. We know that this can affect business viability for high streets in rural areas as...

New Businesses: Lincolnshire

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

Start-up businesses can contact the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub, which supports SMEs in South Holland and the Deepings and across Greater Lincolnshire. For new entrepreneurs, the Hub offers...

Self-employed: West Midlands

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

Last year, the Business Secretary announced a new Business Growth Service, which will make it easier for entrepreneurs and businesses across the West Midlands to get support and advice to grow,...

Beer: Sales

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

The intention is to complete the review this summer. Ministers will then consider the report’s findings and, following discussions with those parties that have contributed to the review,...

Beer: Sales

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

The beer market review, with specific reference to market access for small brewers, will cover all subcategories of the pub sector, including leased and tenanted pubs. It will not however...

Beer: Sales

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

The government notes the Scottish Pubs Code and the ‘guest beer agreement’ requirement, contained within it. The England and Wales Pubs Code, which applies to large pub-owning...

Beer: Sales

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

As part of its assessment of the beer market, the Department has engaged with a range of stakeholders, including small brewers and independent pub landlords. The government is separately...

Business: North Shropshire

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

Revitalising our high streets is a priority for this government. We are addressing anti-social behaviour and crime, working with the banking industry to roll out 350 banking hubs, stamping out...

Government Spring Announcement for Capture Redress

Department for Business and Trade

Written Ministerial Statements

I am today delivering on the government’s commitment to provide an update on the form, scope and eligibility criteria of the redress scheme for postmasters negatively affected by the...

Liquefied Natural Gas: Mozambique

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

UK Export Finance is currently in talks with project sponsors and other lenders, including export credit agencies, and other stakeholders, regarding the latest status of the Mozambique LNG...

Liquefied Natural Gas: Mozambique

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

UK Export Finance is currently in talks with project sponsors and other lenders, including export credit agencies, and other stakeholders, regarding the latest status of the Mozambique LNG...

Companies: Finance

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

The estimated equity finance gap (the difference between actual equity investment and potential equity investment) for all but established companies was £7.5 billion in 2021. [1] There is an...

Companies: Finance

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

Businesses in shallower finance markets outside London and the South East are less likely to be able to access growth capital, meaning high-potential businesses may be forced to relocate or else...

Hospitality Industry

Department for Business and Trade

Gareth Thomas received a response to a question they put to the government

The Industrial Strategy Green Paper identified eight growth-driving sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Creative Industries, Defence, Digital and Technologies, Financial...

Businesses in Rural Areas - [Matt Western in the Chair]

Marriage between First Cousins

Gareth Thomas made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

I thought the hon. Gentleman was going to invite me to come to Wick, but I will certainly pass on the invitation to my officials. We are keen to learn from the experience of the banking hubs that...

Businesses in Rural Areas - [Matt Western in the Chair]

Marriage between First Cousins

Gareth Thomas made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

I will for the last time.

Businesses in Rural Areas - [Matt Western in the Chair]

Marriage between First Cousins

Gareth Thomas made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

The hon. Gentleman underlines the need for significant investment in green energy. Other hon. Members referred to the need to support renewable energy, particularly community renewable energy...

Businesses in Rural Areas - [Matt Western in the Chair]

Marriage between First Cousins

Gareth Thomas made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

I am disappointed to hear that my hon. Friend’s local county council is not liaising about roadworks more effectively with small businesses in the rural areas that he represents, and I hope...

Businesses in Rural Areas - [Matt Western in the Chair]

Marriage between First Cousins

Gareth Thomas made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

It is genuinely a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western—thank you for your reminder of the etiquette at the end of the debate—and to respond to what has been an...