Select committee: Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee
The work of the Department for Business and Trade
Closed
Opened 20 Nov 2024
Closed 15 Sep 2026
Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
Over the course of the Parliament, we will hold a number of sessions with the Secretary of State to scrutinise the Department's work. We will use these sessions to scrutinise the Department’s contribution to the Government’s Growth Mission and the progress the Department is making in key areas, such as the implementation of its forthcoming industrial strategy, trade strategy and small business strategy.
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 20 November 2024.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 3 oral evidence sessionsLatest 7 July 2026
- 5 witnesses
Recent activity
- Letter from the Secretary of State relating to Machinery of Government changes, 25 August 20269 September 2026, Correspondence
- Letter from the Secretary of State relating to questions following his appearance before the Committee on 7 July, 17 July 20269 September 2026, Correspondence
- Letter to the Secretary of State relating to recent changes to the machinery of government, 22 July 202622 July 2026, Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions
On smaller screens, scroll horizontally to read every column. Keyboard users can focus the table region and use the arrow keys.
| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2026 |
Oral evidence session
Amanda Brooks CBE · Department for Business and Trade,
Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP · Department for Business and Trade
|
View ↗ |
| 11 Nov 2025 |
Oral evidence session
Gareth Davies CB · Department for Business and Trade,
Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP · Department for Business and Trade
|
View ↗ |
| 26 Nov 2024 |
Oral evidence session
Gareth Davies · Department for Business and Trade,
Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP · Department for Business and Trade
|
View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
On smaller screens, scroll horizontally to read every column. Keyboard users can focus the table region and use the arrow keys.
| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP · Secretary of State | Department for Business and Trade | 2 |
| Amanda Brooks CBE · Director General, Trade Policy, Implementation and Negotiations | Department for Business and Trade | 1 |
| Gareth Davies · Permanent Secretary | Department for Business and Trade | 1 |
| Gareth Davies CB · Permanent Secretary | Department for Business and Trade | 1 |
| Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP · Secretary of State for Business and Trade | Department for Business and Trade | 1 |
Correspondence
On smaller screens, scroll horizontally to read every column. Keyboard users can focus the table region and use the arrow keys.