Originally written by Timothy Adler on Small Business
Michael Gove has responded positively to the concept of a Brexit transition voucher to help small businesses get through Brexit.
The Cabinet Office minister, who is in charge of Brexit preparations, has said the concept of a Brexit transition voucher for small businesses which need to buy new equipment or pay for services would be looked at and required “intense conversations”.
Federation of Small Businesses, which posed the question about a Brexit transition voucher to Mr Gove, has long supported such a scheme. Last month FSB chairman Mike Cherry described transition vouchers as “a sensible way forward” – set sums which could be spent on expertise, tech and training.
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Last month FSB national chairman Mike Cherry said: “Given that small firms have been flat out managing coronavirus-linked disruption for the past six months, the Government needs to step in with substantial financial support to assist with transition preparations.”
The Cabinet Office minister was speaking yesterday during a conference call with 250 company leaders and business groups.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was also on the call and reportedly made positive noises about help for small

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