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At Spring Statement 2022 in response to fuel prices reaching record levels, the Government announced a temporary 12-month cut to duty on pet

The Department for Transport is responsible for the sector where most National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers are employed.

Small and medium-sized businesses are at the heart of our economy, creating jobs and prosperity across the UK.

It is good to hear that my hon.

I commend my hon. Friend for his campaign in his local high streets and for the work he is doing with local businesses.

There was a great deal in that question, but broadly it was about access to the workforce for businesses.

I do have conversations with the construction sector and more widely about infrastructure investment in this country.

Business rates and national insurance are an important contribution to paying for public services, which I am sure the hon.

I hear my right hon. Friend’s request.

We are driving economic growth through investment in infrastructure, innovation and skills.