The Members of the Committee have welcomed Government efforts to keep businesses afloat and retain skills but say more still needs to be done to help the South West's small and medium sized businesses get through the recession. The MPs are also are calling on Ministers to take care that initiatives designed in Whitehall are appropriate to the South West.
The report says that the new role of Regional Minister could serve a useful purpose of taking the concerns of the South West to the heart of Government. However, the MPs urge the Minister to do more to convince people that the role carries real weight and influence by publicising identifiable progress in mitigating the impact of the recession. The Committee is also calling on the Regional Minister to continue to work with partners to increase the number of affordable and social homes in the region.
A browseable version of the Committees report can be viewed by following this link.
Further information about the South West Regional Select and Grand Committees can be found on our website by following the relevant link below.
