Amazon's business practices and small businesses

Early day motion 1675, tabled 16 October 2023 by Tony Lloyd (Labour). Signed by 14 members.

That this House is seriously concerned by the impact on small businesses of the decision by Amazon to hold onto the funds from sales for an increased period of time before releasing them to those businesses; is further concerned by Amazon offering loans to those businesses impacted by Amazon itself withholding funds; sees those actions as being exploitative of Amazon’s position in the market and the reliance that many small businesses have on its platform; believes that the Government has not done enough to challenge that practice; calls on Amazon to reverse this decision; and calls on the Government to bring meaningful pressure to bear on Amazon.

Signatures by party: Labour 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Green 1.