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Conclusion 29

15th Report – Small business strategy Published 11 Feb 2026 Addressed to Department for Business and Trade

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
Skills England’s business plan should contain specific metrics for engaging SMEs. Skills England should create a clear analysis and forecast for every region of the skills shortages blighting SMEs, broken down by industry and local area. There should be a clear commissioning plan to fill these gaps. (Recommendation, Paragraph 115)

From: Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee, 15th Report – Small business strategy (HC 1057), 11 February 2026

Government response

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