THE Government's suggested answer to pressures urban businesses have to contend with, inadequate communications and public transport, a restrictive planning system and enough red tape to strangle the best of businesses, is the internet.
But without faster internet access - broadband - businesses in rural areas can't offer the same service as urban competitors.
The CLA is campaigning to broadband rural Britain. Prove there is a demand. Log on to www.cla.org.uk/campaigns or www.bt.com/broadband to register an interest. Alernatively email campaigns@cla.org.uk
Douglas Chalmers, North West Regional Director, Country Land and Business Association, Dalton Hall Stable Yard, Carnforth, LA6 1NJ.
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