BSA comment on the Government’s Draft Legislative Programme

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Wednesday, 14, May 2008 12:00

Commenting on Gordon Brown outlining the Government’s Draft Legislative Programme BSA Chief Executive Mark Fox said:

“There is much legislative activity proposed today that will directly affect the competitiveness and productivity of the UK business and outsourced service industry. Examples include proposed legislation on agency workers, employees rights to request training, extending flexible working, NHS reform and equality proposals.

On the whole we would like to see previous policy initiatives followed through and given a chance to become fully effective before another round is implemented.

The industry is operating in an increasingly tough and challenging economic environment in the private and public sectors and we would welcome a strong reaffirmation from the Government about its commitment to increasing the role of the private sector in public sector service provision.”

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For further comment please contact Mark Fox on 07774-449522

Notes for Editors:

The BSA represents companies providing business and outsourced services in the private and public sectors. We promote the industry and the positive contribution it makes to the economy - driving innovation, training, efficiency, raising professional standards and improving productivity.

Full Members are active in providing business and outsourced services. Associate Members are professional firms including lawyers, accountants and consultants who advise in the sector.

BSA Full Members have a combined worldwide turnover of c.£67 billion and employ around one and a half million people. In the UK the combined turnover is c.£14 billion and c.340,000 people are employed across the country.

Mark Fox

Chief Executive

BSA - The Business Services Association

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07774-449522

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