Banking issues facing small firms must be top priority
11/11/08 | 18:27
At today’s Small Business Finance Forum, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) had a frank and honest discussion with the banks and Government.
It was made very clear that the finance issues facing small businesses must be a top priority.
A new panel, on which the BCC will take a seat, will monitor the banks’ lending levels to small firms.
Commenting, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, said:
“This was a productive dialogue which needs to be built on at future meetings. We will be fighting tooth and nail to ensure this monitoring panel has the power to hold the banks to account over their lending and relationship with small firms.”
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Media Contacts:
Fiona Cunningham
Tel: 020 7654 5812
Email: f.cunningham@britishchambers.org.uk
OR
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.