EXPORTS AND GROWTH

Early day motion 1506, tabled 1 March 2011 by Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 30 members.

That this House recognises that the Government has hailed exporting as a potential driver for economic growth; further recognises that exporting offers huge potential for small businesses to grow and that according to a report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) one quarter of small firms are already exporting; notes that further findings from the FSB show that red tape and bureaucracy are the greatest challenges for small businesses when exporting their products; and calls on the Government to promote effectively the support and Government assistance available to small businesses which want to export.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 6, Conservative 3, Scottish National Party 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.