MP suggests further cuts to Small Business Corporation Tax Today, in the House of Commons during Treasury Questions, John Baron MP pressed the Rt. Hon. George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, on the need to boost economic growth as the best way of reducing our National Debt. John said: “The Labour Government...
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John Baron MP presses Chancellor over boosting economic growth
John Baron MP presses Vince Cable over small business tax cuts
MP says Infrastructure funding should be redirected Yesterday afternoon, Vince Cable MP made a Statement about Industry Strategy in the House of Commons. John Baron MP took the opportunity to urge him to reconsider the Government’s funding of infrastructure projects and instead spend the money to help small...
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John Baron MP encourages SMEs to respond to Parliamentary Inquiry
MP highlights importance of SMEs The House of Lords Select Committee on SME Exports has issued a call for evidence. The Committee, chaired by Lord Cope, is tasked with examining what the Government is doing to assist and promote SME exports. In May 2011, UK Trade and Investment announced its strategy to boost...
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John Baron MP welcomes launch of Government campaign against regulation
Call for evidence on regulation enforcement John Baron MP believes one of the Government’s key priorities should be to reduce the overall burden of regulation especially for small business to encourage business, growth and employment. John has been critical particularly of EU regulation. As part of a Government initiative to reduce regulation, the...
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John Baron MP calls on Government to implement anti-regulation report
MP encourages local SMEs to participate in Government consultation Today, during an urgent question in the House of Commons, John Baron MP called upon the Government to implement the findings of the Beecroft report. The report lays out proposed changes to reduce regulation and red tape surrounding employment. Research has shown that regulation, and...
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John Baron MP joins c2c for relaunch of Job Start Scheme at Basildon Station
MP praises c2c for excellent initiative John Baron MP today helped relaunch c2c’s Job Start Scheme at Basildon Station. Job start is a scheme introduced by c2c to help the registered unemployed return to work by allowing job seekers to travel free to interviews and to their new job for 2 months on c2c...
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John Baron MP presents certificates at Apprentices Awards Ceremony, McDonalds, Basildon Town Square
MP presents City in Guilds certificates to apprentices. John Baron MP presented certificates to staff at the Apprentices’ Awards Ceremony at McDonald’s, Town Square, Basildon. 20 employees have obtained level 2 City in Guilds apprenticeship certificates in hospitality, equivalent to five GCSE’s. The McDonald’s apprenticeship programme has grown to become one of the largest...
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John Baron MP warns of Eurozone tinderbox
MP questions support for EU’s anti-democratic policy and Government trade policies Today in the House of Commons during Foreign and Commonwealth Questions, John Baron MP pressed the Foreign Secretary on the Government’s support for the anti-democratic stance of Eurozone politicians, and on why the Government wasn’t diverting EU Budget money into furthering trade relationships...
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John Baron MP welcomes 50 per cent year-on-year increase in local apprenticeships
MP highlights local entrepreneurial spirit and Government initiatives John Baron MP has welcomed recent figures showing a 50 per cent increase in the number of people starting an apprenticeship in Basildon and Billericay last year. He has congratulated local businesses and highlighted the Government’s unprecedented funding for new apprenticeships. In addition, the Prime Minister...
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John Baron MP supports end to taxpayer subsidies to union officials
MP votes for proposals to prevent trade union officials receiving public money Today in the House of Commons, John Baron MP voted in support of a 10 Minute Rule Bill put forward by Jesse Norman MP. The Bill drew attention to the fact that there are some 2,800 union representatives whose salaries are not...
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