BCC reaction to Heathrow third runway decision
15/01/09 | 12:42
The Government has today given the go-ahead to build a third runway at Heathrow and has created a company which will look into the feasibility of a high speed rail line from London to Scotland.
Reacting to the decision, Director-General of the British Chambers of Commerce, David Frost, said:
”This sends a strong message to the world that we are a nation open for business.
“We’re pleased that the government has recognised just how important expanding Heathrow is to the UK’s future economic prospects.
“The decisions on airport expansion and high speed rail will be absolutely critical in ensuring our country has the key infrastructure it needs to attract investment and drive our economy forward.”
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Fiona Cunningham
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Email: f.cunningham@britishchambers.org.uk
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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.