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Corporate report July 2017 - Stakeholder response

Stakeholders respond to the RPC's latest report

Martin McTague, Policy Director of The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said:

바카라 사이트Our latest Small Business Index (SBI) highlighted that one in five FSB members see regulation as one of the major barriers to their businesses growth.

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Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

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Frances O바카라 사이트Grady, General Secretary of the TUC said:

바카라 사이트We welcome this report. Once again the RPC is showing that the issue is not about what we regulate or deregulate, it바카라 사이트s about how we can make the system for all of society. That means that we need to gain a consensus for strong, effective regulation that is enforced appropriately and having a body such as the RPC to oversee the process is invaluable바카라 사이트.

Terry Scouler Chief Executive of EEF, the manufacturers바카라 사이트 organisation, said:

바카라 사이트The critical work of the committee is particularly important as we prepare to leave the EU and as the effectiveness of regulatory regimes come under greater scrutiny. Good regulation is important for business and society. As this report highlights, independent scrutiny to ensure all red tape is fit for purpose and achieves the right outcomes is as important now as it ever was. I바카라 사이트d like to congratulate the committee and its chairman on the progress they have made.바카라 사이트

Rain Newton-Smith, CBI Chief Economist, said:

바카라 사이트The Regulatory Policy Committee continues to play a crucial role in holding government to account on its deregulatory commitments 바카라 사이트 a key issue for the CBI and many of our members. Thanks to its scrutiny, businesses can be confident that regulation is grounded in a strong evidence base.바카라 사이트

For further information please contact regulatoryenquiries@rpc.gov.uk

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Published 2 August 2017