Lobbying · Company
Answer Digital
Meetings with ministers
14
In the last 12 months
5
Different ministers
4
Lobbying firms used
0
Meetings with ministers
| Date | Minister | Purpose, as published |
|---|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | Blair McDougallDBT | To discuss progressing measures in the Small Business Plan and boost economic growth. |
| 3 June 2026 | Blair McDougallDBT | To discuss regional mutual banks and the potential benefits they could bring to SMEs |
| 17 March 2026 | Kate DeardenDBT | To speak about the Employment Rights Act 2025 and moderate a discussion with SMEs about implementation readiness and support needed from the Government |
| 17 March 2026 | Blair McDougallDBT | Small Business Growth Forum roundtable to discuss Make Work Pay measures and the Small Business Plan |
| 27 November 2025 | Blair McDougallDBT | To discuss small business growth |
| 7 July 2025 | Jonathan ReynoldsDBT | To discuss the upcoming Plan for SMEs |
| 7 July 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | Meeting to discuss the Small Business Plan. |
| 20 May 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | To discussthe Business Growth Service platform |
| 12 May 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | To dicuss licensing and capitalisation surrounding regional mutual banks |
| 22 April 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | To discuss barriers to demand for debt finance |
| 3 April 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | To discuss key pillars underpinning the Small Business Strategy |
| 26 February 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | Small Business Growth Forum to to ensure the Strategy reflects the needs of all SMEs. |
| 29 January 2025 | Gareth ThomasDBT | To gather insight on the areas of Entrepreneurship and the Business Growth Service |
| 5 November 2024 | Gareth ThomasDBT | To outline the aims of the new Forum |
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