News: MPs talk business at Chamber forum

Members of the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber have met with local MPs Kevin Barron, Mick Clapham, Eric Illsley and Denis MacShane to discuss current issues facing business in the locality and to seek the views of MP's in the run up to the forthcoming election.

One of the main issues covered at the forum was finance and Chamber members urged their MPs to ask the government to further challenge the banks regarding loans to fund working capital and further growth.

Chamber members also expressed concern at the lack of leadership from Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency, and at the parochial views of Sheffield City Council over the Waverley Development.

The lack of investment in transport infrastructure in the North of England and the issue of existing legislation on the use of pre-pack administrations were also discussed.

Andrew Denniff, the Chamber's policy and communications manager, said: "This was an excellent opportunity for a number of our members to deal face-to-face with our local MPs on a variety of business-related issues.

"As we enter the election campaign in a few weeks’ time, I am sure we will develop the forum into a focused discussion with representatives of all the main parties."

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