Chamber response to PM’s anticipated statement on national lockdown

Author - Charlotte Johns

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James Ramsbotham, chief executive, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “Any restrictions imposed on our communities and companies must meet five business tests.

1. EVIDENCE: Are the restrictions evidence-based and targeted effectively?

2. CLARITY: Are the restrictions clear and do businesses have time to prepare?

3. SUPPORT: Is support for businesses commensurate with the impact on them?

4. TESTING: How will the time be used to fix the Test, Trace and Isolate system?

5. EXIT STRATEGY: Is there a clear process for increasing and decreasing restrictions?

“Government needs to speak honestly with the nation, setting out a clear plan, the evidence for its actions, and significant increases in the support available for businesses and employees facing the hardship of no demand or the crushing blow of closure.”

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