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NECC supports Government’s plan to tackle red tape

The North East Chamber of Commerce has backed the Governments announcement last week to tackle red tape and to provide additional funding for SME’s to take on apprentices.

Speaking at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) annual conference, Chancellor George Osborne revealed he had just signed off a new round of funding that would make it easier for firms to support apprenticeship programmes.

His coalition colleague and Business Secretary, Vince Cable, also unveiled a campaign to reduce the burden of legislation on businesses.

The NECC has urged Government to follow up on its words sooner rather than later.

James Ramsbotham, NECC chief executive, said: “Additional funding to support businesses to take on apprentices is a very positive step.

“It is important that this help filters down to individual firms immediately so they can benefit sooner rather than later.

Companies need to see the Chancellor’s words backed up by actions.“ Alongside calling for more support for companies to benefit from apprentices,

NECC has been lobbying hard for the Government to significantly reduce the red tape that stifles business growth in the UK.

The Government used the conference to launch its Red Tape Challenge inviting businesses to “rip up some of the 21,000 rules that are getting in their way”.

Mr Ramsbotham, said: “Businesses have consistently seen more and more legislation heaped on them by subsequent governments and it is good that the Coalition is trying to address this problem.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .