Business welcomes Europe’s first foreign policy chief

Commenting on Baroness Ashton’s appointment as the EU’s first high representative on foreign affairs, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

"British businesses welcome Cathy Ashton's appointment as the European Union's first foreign policy chief. We are pleased that a Briton will occupy this post - and urge Baroness Ashton to use her new position to help businesses across Britain and Europe grow by opening up new markets for global trade."

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Notes to Editors:

The BCC has a Brussels Office that will be working with the new EU leadership to help ensure the views of British businesses are heard. You can contact the Brussels Office on +32 (0)2 219 94 44 or +44 (0)7793 893 588.

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.