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BUSINESS SUPPORT REFORM MUST END THE CURRENT WASTE AND DUPLICATION

19/12/07 | 14:11

David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

"No one can doubt the need for Business support simplification. The current system is beset by waste and duplication and is a massive source of frustration for businesses. Therefore, it is only right that the government is seeking to reform the system.

"The proposals to reduce the number of schemes from 3000 to 100 by 2010 will not necessarily bring about the necessary step change in support that is needed however. Support needs to be focused on the interests of business and not suppliers and this will require a massive commitment from government at a central, regional and local level to actually make a real difference for businesses on the ground."

ENDS

MEDIA CONTACT:

SAM TURVEY
Tel: 020 7654 5813
Email: s.turvey@britishchambers.org.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS:

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the National Voice of Local Business.
The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.

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[05/02/07 14:50]

Speaking at the Local Government Association's Urban Conference: "Thriving Economies: Cohesive Communities"; SIMPLIFICATION OF BUSINESS SUPPORT MUST FINALLY MEET THE NEED OF BUSINESS
[21/06/07 16:07]

Commenting on the Government's Business Support Simplification consultation

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