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22 June 2010
FDF response to Budget
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PRESS RELEASE
Responding to today's budget, FDF Director General Melanie Leech said:
“We recognise that this is a tough budget addressing serious issues. No one
welcomes spending cuts or tax increases for their own sake. But we are relieved
that
the chancellor has confirmed that most foods will continue to be zero rated for
the life of this Parliament. We had argued against ending existing zero ratings
as such a move would disproportionately impact the poorest in society, dampen
consumer spending and fuel inflation – and are pleased that he has listened to
our
arguments."
Notes to Editors
1. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the voice of the food and drink
manufacturing industry – the UK's largest manufacturing sector.
More Information
- FDF Press team
-
Cath Wilkins on cath.wilkins@fdf.org.uk or 020 7420 7132
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Sarah Lovell on sarah.lovell@fdf.org.uk or 020 7420 7131
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Rebecca Wilhelm rebecca.wilhelm@fdf.org.uk or 020 7420 7140
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