Business and Trade (including Topical Questions)

MPs question a government minister

This is a quarterly oral question session where MPs quiz the Business and Trade Secretary on departmental priorities and current issues. The session will cover the full remit of the department—from trade negotiations and business support to export promotion and industrial strategy—and will include topical questions on urgent matters MPs wish to raise. The government will defend its record on jobs, investment, and competitiveness.

Oral questions on Business and Trade are a key moment for scrutiny of economic policy and business regulation. The answers reveal government priorities on growth, jobs, and UK competitiveness during what is likely a challenging period for the economy. Opposition parties will use this session to expose gaps in policy or economic performance.