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MEPs meet Chamber representatives

European regulations, the Common Fisheries Policy, the oil and gas industry and public procurement were among some of the issues discussed at a meeting held in Aberdeen between members of the Chamber of Commerce network and MEPs Alyn Smith and Ian Hudghton.

Hosted by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, it was the second in a series of meeting being held throughout Scotland this year by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and members of the European Parliament.

The session gave representatives of the business community the chance to discuss a range of issues which come under the remit of Europe and which impact on local business. It identified a number of areas where the business community can work with the MEPs to lobby on policy issues.

Mike Salter, President of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, who chaired the meeting said that they provided an excellent opportunity for raising awareness of business issues in Europe.

“Much of the legislation impacting on business across all sectors originates in Brussels and it is important that our Chamber members and the business community in general understand the areas which are influenced by Europe. The meeting gave us a clearer view of the relationship between European legislation and business.”

 

 

MEPs meet Chamber representatives

European regulations, the Common Fisheries Policy, the oil and gas industry and public procurement were among some of the issues discussed as a meeting held in Aberdeen between members of the Chamber of Commerce network and MEPs Alyn Smith and Ian Hudghton.

Hosted by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, it was the second in a series of meeting being held throughout Scotland this year by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and members of the European Parliament.

The session gave representatives of the business community the chance to discuss a range of issues which come under the remit of Europe and which impact on local business.  It identified a number of areas where the business community can work with the MEPs to lobby on policy issues.

Mike Salter, President of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, who chaired the meeting said that they provided an excellent opportunity for raising awareness of business issues in Europe.

“Much of the legislation impacting on business across all sectors originates in Brussels and it is important that our Chamber members and the business community in general understand the areas which are influenced by Europe. The meeting gave us a clearer view of the relationship between European legislation and business.”