CBI comments on Cole Commission review of exports

24 Jun 2015 12:30 PM

The CBI commented on the findings of the independent review into exports led by Graham Cole, Chairman of AgustaWestland UK. See the core messages of the CBI's submission to the Cole Commission here.

Simon Moore, CBI International Director, said:

“The economy is on a solid and sustainable footing, but the missing link remains a meaningful boost to our export performance.

“As it builds on the support offered to exporters in the last Parliament, we hope the new Government looks carefully at the thoughtful recommendations of the Cole Commission.

“The review’s strong focus on further help for medium-sized firms and a joined-up exports approach from business and the whole of Government, with Cabinet-level leadership - both of which we called for - is particularly encouraging.

“The Government could give an early sign of its willingness to underpin exporters by increasing UK Trade & Investment funding for British firms on the ground in high-growth markets in next month’s Budget.”