FAMILY BUSINESS SECTOR

Early day motion 1390, tabled 2 February 2011 by Lindsay Roy (Labour). Signed by 26 members.

That this House recognises the role of the family business sector in supporting employment and economic growth, which accounts for one in three jobs in the UK and contributes 30 per cent. of GDP; acknowledges the value of family businesses in terms of corporate stewardship, with a long-term approach to investment and growth; and notes that business families are a crucial breeding ground for entrepreneurial talent and are committed to social responsibility and philanthropy.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 7, Conservative 6, Green 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.