The Plight of Manufacturing - fighting for UK business
As one of UK Manufacturing's largest Trade Bodies, the BPF is committed to making the UK Government aware of the impact of policy on UK manufacturers.
United Representation with One Voice
United representation is key to influencing Government. The BPF has joined forces with other associations to lobby Westminster and Whitehall on the critical issues.
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Nine Associations Alliance - the BPF co-ordinates a lobbying voice for 9 trade bodies, all with a stake in the UK plastics sector
Manufacturing Alliance - the BPF has joined forces with the Engineering Employers Federation (EEF), Chemical Industries Association (CIA) and the Society of the British Aerospace Industry |
Key Outcomes
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q Created a "Manifesto for Manufacturing" with the EEF, which was sent out to all candidates in all constituencies in the 2005 General Election (click here to download)
q Secured involvement in the House of Commons Trade & Industry Select Committee for an inquiry into Productivity and Competitiveness
q Ongoing dialogue with key Government and Opposition representatives
q Regular meetings with the Bank of England to discuss business conditions for UK manufacturers
q Secured extra resources for the Plastics sector in the creation of The Plastics and Rubber Industry Forum (PRIF)
q Helped to rebuff rises to the Climate Change Levy
q Secured objective of a cross-departmental "manufacturing board" being established in Government |
Key Issues
Climate Change Levy - and Environmental Taxation - click here for more info
