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CBI statement on BBC suspension of membership

The CBI commented on the BBC’s announcement that it would suspend membership of the business group during the Scottish referendum period.

John Cridland, CBI Director-General, said:

“In order to protect the BBC’s neutrality, the CBI and BBC have agreed to suspend its membership during the business group’s registration period (30 May to 18 September) under the terms of the Scottish Referendum Act 2013.”

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