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CBI Survey: No Room For Complacency In Manufacturing
5.19.20pm GMT Mon 24th Nov 2003
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Malcolm Bruce MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow DTI Secretary
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Commenting on this morning's CBI Manufacturing Survey, Malcolm Bruce MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow DTI Secretary, said:"Encouraging signs for export order books at a 18 month high will give consumer goods companies a bit of festive cheer this year."
"But with 37% of manufactures still seeing total orders below normal and only 13% above normal, this small boost for order books leaves no room for complacency."
"The record trade deficits show that manufacturers still have a mountain to climb and they are barely in the foothills at the moment."
"Manufacturers still require a breather from the tax complications that are holding them back and the red tape that is taking up their energy."
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