News article
29 November 2011
Food and Drink Federation response to the autumn statement
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PRESS RELEASE
FDF Director of Communications Terry Jones said:
“At first glance this looks like a pro-business autumn statement with a clear
focus on growth."
"SMEs have repeatedly highlighted their concerns about accessing finance and we
are pleased to hear the proposals for credit easing that should enable many of
our small businesses to expand, pursue new export markets and create jobs."
“The move to remove much unnecessary red tape is likely to be welcomed by the
industry and we await details of where this will apply. Our members have been
particularly concerned about increasing regulation on employment, so plans to
exempt
small employers could potential give them the confidence to consider creating
new jobs."
“We are already pushed to the hilt on commodity prices and escalating energy
charges so the freeze on fuel duty will ease difficult operating conditions for
the
industry.”
Notes to Editors
- 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
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Nicki Hunt on or 020 7420 7132 - nicki.hunt@fdf.org.uk
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Rebecca Wilhelm or 020 7420 7140 - rebecca.wilhelm@fdf.org.uk
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Sarah Jenkinson or 020 7420 7131 - sarah.jenkinson@fdf.org.uk
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Anna Taylor or 020 7420 7118 - anna.taylor@fdf.org.uk
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