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Chancellor looks to industry roundtables to prepare for post-Brexit Autumn Statement

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced he will engage in a series of high-profile meetings with industry roundtables in the run up to the Autumn Statement.

Preparing to deliver a post-Brexit Statement, the Chancellor will host several members of the European Financial Services Chairmen’s Advisory Committee, including its chair, Baroness Vadera.

Moreover, he will chair roundtables with representatives from the world of technology, retailing and manufacturing as well as meeting investors, importers and exporters and hosting representatives from the Confederation of Business Industry (CBI), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

From virtual reality to food, clothing and banking, the Chancellor says he will meet with representatives covering almost every aspect of the economy.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond said: “We want to ensure the continued investment that creates jobs and supports wage growth throughout this period of uncertainty ahead of the UK formally leaving the European Union.

“That means listening to businesses and organisations who represent working people all over the country, and taking the necessary steps to maintain economic stability.

“From manufacturing to new technology, exporters to small businesses, I am determined that industry and government work together to ensure that Britain takes full advantage of the opportunities Brexit presents.”

He added: “That means engaging in open and constructive dialogue with business leaders in the months ahead.”