Trade policy minister, Gareth Thomas, has added his voice to those supporting the current review of international trade procedures in the UK. Commenting on the launch of SITPRO's business consultation document, he said, "International trade is vital not just for the global economy but for our domestic prosperity. To help UK firms thrive in the competitive global marketplace we want it to be as simple as possible for them to comply with trade rules."
Respond to SITPRO’s consultation now at www.sitpro.org.uk/regreview/consultation.html
Over the past few months, SITPRO has been asking businesses to look at the costs they incur complying with international trade regulations as part of a cross-Government work programme responding to the challenges facing businesses in the current economic downturn. The Government is drawing up an action plan of steps that it can take to reduce the international trade compliance burden and SITPRO is working to ensure that this action plan reflects the real problems faced by the business community.
SITPRO's Chairman, Norman Rose, said, "This review is of vital importance to ensure the continued success of British businesses internationally. We need to target and break down the barriers identified by traders if our efforts are to result in real reductions in the cost of doing business."
Alongside the consultation, SITPRO's staff are also meeting with a range of businesses. Businesses are telling us that they need help in these difficult times and SITPRO is working to ensure that the Government makes the changes that traders need.
- Read the consultation document
- Complete the questionnaire online
- Find out more about the project
- Discuss the emerging issues
- Arrange a meeting with SITPRO
Return to SITPRO News: Issue 68, Spring 2009
