Scottish Chambers of Commerce is frequently asked for the business view on a range of issues by institutions such as the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament, and UK Government departments.

Chambers are a trusted and respected voice of the Scottish business community, and this section contains a selection of our recent submissions made on behalf of our members.

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2011 Consultation Responses
Scotland Bill Submission - February 2011
High Spead Rail Response - May 2011
Scottish Affairs Committee Health & Safety Inquiry - June 2011
UK Space Agency Strategy - June 2011 
High Speed Rail: Investing in Britains Future - July 2011
Post 16 Response - Putting Learners at the Centre - December 2011
Scottish Government Draft Budget Response - December 2011

2010 Consultation Responses

Scottish Parliament Finance Committee, Budget Strategy Phase - March 2010
The Independent Budget Review - April 2010
Inquiry into the Relationship Between Transport and Land Use Planning Policies - May 2010
A Fundamental Review of the Purpose of an Enterprise Agency and the Success of the Recent Reforms - September 2010
Resourcing a High Quality Planning System - October 2010

2009 Consultation Responses

National Planning Framework 2 - January 2009
Credit Crunch and Role of EU Structural Funds - March 2009
Strategic Scrutiny of the Scottish Government's Budget - April 2009
The Future of Britain's Electricity Networks - May 2009

2008 Consultation Responses
Adding Capacity at Heathrow Airport - February 2008
National Planning Framework 2, Discussion Draft - April 2008
BAA Market Investigation, Response to Emerging Thinking - May 2008
A Fairer Local Tax for Scotland - July 2008
Competition Commission, Inquiry into BAA's Ownership of UK Airports - September 2008
Political Benefits of High-Speed Rail Services - October 2008
Ofcom Review of Public Sector Broadcasting - December 2008