Forum of Private Business responds to Chancellor’s Conservative Party conference speech
  3 October 2011    
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Phil Orford, Chief Executive of the leading not-for-profit small business organisation the Forum of Private Business, has responded to today's Conservative Party conference speech given by the Chancellor, George Osborne.
 

"We welcome the commitments to maintain fiscal credibility, accepting that in the sluggish economy the nation can't afford to borrow more," said Mr Orford, who watched the Chancellor's speech live at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.

"Specific commitments to tribunal changes to give employers more security over job creation, together with the intended investment in 200,000 new homes to stimulate the construction sector, will both be very much welcomed by our members," he said.

"The announcement of credit easing is a positive signal but requires greater detail as to the form this might take and how it will free up credit for the businesses that need it."

On a note of caution, Mr Orford added: "We do question why similar guarantees cannot be put in place to further stimulate infrastructure investment, which would deliver real growth in the economy."
 
The Forum's Get Britain Trading campaign aims to raise awareness of the important economic role played by small businesses and tackle the barriers preventing small businesses from growing and creating jobs.
 
The Forum is urging people to show their support for the UK's small businesses by signing up to the campaign online at www.getbritaintrading.co.uk.
 
Business owners seeking more information about the Forum's Business Buddy scheme or Get Britain Trading should email getbritaintrading@fpb.org, visit www.fpb.org or call 01565 612 6266.
 

 


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