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The FSB has written to the Prime Minister to urge him not to waste any
time in delivering on Labour's key commitments to small businesses.
Carol Undy, the FSB's National Chairman, put pen to paper to Tony
Blair after the dust settled on Labour's third election victory.
In the letter she said she looked forward to working with the
newly elected government to achieve a stable economy in which small
firms can grow, prosper and create jobs and wealth.
But Carol also underlined the need for speedy implementation of key
manifesto pledges and argued that the UK's 4million enterprises deserve
a government spokesman at Minister of State level within the DTI.
Carol Undy wrote:
"You pledged to simplify family friendly laws; promote better
regulations in the EU; improve access to procurement; invest in roads
and raise the standard of service and reliability of railways.
"We also believe you have a mandate to cut the number of
inspectorates and raise the quality of apprenticeships and vocational
education.
"My members were also pleased to note that Labour looks forward
to action from the banking industry to remove delays in processing
cheques and other payments and if necessary will legislate to ensure
this early in the next Parliament.
"Speedy action on the above policies will help the UK's 4million small firms."
She also warned against increasing taxes.
"Increases in national insurance contributions, which are little
more than a tax on jobs, must be avoided at all costs this time
around."
Carol Undy added:
"We have historically had a very constructive relationship with
your Minister for Small Business. We would now like to see this
position elevated to Minister of State level."
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