Fiona Bruce MP welcomes Autumn Statement for Local Businesses
Speaking in the House of Commons immediately following the announcement of support for small businesses in the Autumn Statement, Fiona Bruce MP said in the debate in the House of Commons Chamber:
“I welcome the Chancellor’s statement. Does he agree that, while by reducing corporation tax the Government have already shown that Britain is open for business, today—with the announcement of real help for high street retailers, support for SME exporters, and the extension of small business rate relief—they are showing that Britain is very much open for small business, too?”
The Chancellor responded:
“My hon. Friend and neighbour has been a champion of small businesses. I am delighted that the change that we have brought about today with a £1,000 discount for shops and high streets will mean that in Congleton, Holmes Chapel and Middlewich, the people whom she represents will get a better deal.”
Fiona Bruce added
“This was is positive news for businesses across my constituency including in sb and Alsager. The employers National Insurance contribution saving of up to £2,000 is further good news, as is the Government’s support for young entrepreneurs setting up in business for the first time and the extension of rate relief for small businesses.
Representing a Constituency where almost all of the 4,000 businesses are SMEs - small and medium sized enterprises - who are the engine of our local economy and our job creators it is critically important that every possible support is given to them. The Chancellor’s statement was positive news for them and properly acknowledged their hard work and contribution.”
