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Brown's last budget 'must be best'

Published On 28 February 2007 at 14:05:15

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling for Gordon Brown's "widely anticipated last budget" to be his "best".

The lobbying and benefits group believes that Mr Brown is capable of achieving a great deal - in what may well be his final budget - to aid small businesses in the UK, which would in turn help boost the economy.

By submitting its proposals for the Budget to the Treasury today, the FSB hopes to "better inform the Chancellor" about the monetary advantages of supporting SMEs.

Carol Undy, FSB national chairman, said: "Despite ten years in Number 11 there is still a lot that remains to be done in the fields of tax, business support and regulation. This final Budget for the Chancellor is an ideal opportunity for him to make a huge difference to the health of the economy by helping small businesses.

"The majority of private sector jobs are in small businesses and they are waiting for action from the Chancellor following his frequent warm words about entrepreneurship.

"Reductions in tax and regulation for small businesses as well as more effective investment in priority areas, such as basic education, transport infrastructure and business support would boost the economy. That growth would benefit the whole country."

 

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