questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the Institute of Directors' finding that 75 per cent of businesses cite UK economic conditions as a negative factor affecting their organisation.
answerText: We know many businesses are facing difficulties and the situation in the Middle East is adding to their costs. We continue to promote growth through our Industrial Strategy, regulatory reform and other steps to ensure the UK remains competitive and its ec...
heading: Business: Economic Situation