Committee examine impact of coronavirus on small businesses and retail sector

On Thursday morning, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee will hold an evidence hearing as part of its inquiry into the impact of the coronavirus on businesses and workers, with next weeks session focussing on the effects on small businesses and the retail sector.

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Friday, April 24, 2020
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  • On Thursday morning, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee will hold an evidence hearing as part of its inquiry into the impact of the coronavirus on businesses and workers, with next weeks session focussing on the effects on small businesses and the retail sector.
  • Questions are likely to focus on issues around treatment of suppliers, including around payment practices, and the effectiveness of Governments package of measures for small businesses, larger retailers and their landlords.
  • Details of the process for the election of a new Chair of the BEIS Committee are included further below.
  • This follows the stepping down of Rachel Reeves as Chair of the BEIS Committee after her recent appointment to the Shadow Cabinet.
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