Lewis said that he welcomed the move "as a step forward", but added there are still more questions than answers for the Government which has taken more than a year to come forward with proposals which are essential for jobs and growth.

Lewis added, "The Government's go slow approach to intellectual property, extended delays to publishing Ofcom's Initial Obligation Code, and basic drafting errors in the Sharing of Costs statutory instrument, are costing the country millions each year."

Lewis also ...