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In this radio debate Ron Hewitt, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce puts forward the case for Edinburgh business on BBC Radio Bristol,challenged by Paul Ranger of the charity, Sustainable Bristol Program for a Forum for the Future.
“Ron Hewitt on BBC Radio Bristol – Why Edinburgh is deserving of Green Investment Banking ” .
Thinking about how important it was for us to generate our own feelgood factor- I decided we needed to share our Reasons to be Cheerful and let’s see if we can’t (as the Megane advert says) make a City happy. And see how far we can spread it.
In this discussion we hear why it is important to seek the reasons to be cheerful.
“Graham Bell on BBC Scotland Live January 25th 2011” .
In this continuing inquiry, the Finance committee discuss Scotlands Government Budget Strategy:
Garry Clark (Scottish Chamber of Commerce Head of Policy) says that a fundamental re-assessment of public services would be required to address the “unprecedented” financial crisis.
“Garry Clark on BBC Parliament Live – 51 minutes into video” .
In this interview Sarah Paterson speaks to Ron Hewitt (Chief Executive – Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce) John Dickie (Head of Children Poverty Action Group Scotland) and Stephen Boyd (Assistant Secretary of the STUC) about their views on the Labour Manifesto.
Hear this interview by Andrew Black with Garry Clark - Head of Policy for Scottish Chamber of Commerce:
In this interview Andrew Black speaks to Garry Clark (Head of Policy - Scottish Chamber of Commerce) Dave Watson (UNISON Policy Spokesman) and Martin Symes (Chief Executive of Scotland Voluntary Organisation) about their views on the Conservative Manifesto.
In this interview Graham Bell and Dr John McCormick discuss the benefits of High Speed Rail in the light of recent reports that the Conservatives have only suggested extending the line as far as Leeds. In reality Labour look set to commit only as far as Birmingham. It is imperative we agitate for Scotland to be included from the outset! Al the indications are that the best wins come from Manchester to Edinburgh Glasgow (or indeed the other way round!). If you haven’t done so yet go to http://www.hs2s.co.uk and vote in favour!
In this interview Graham Bell and Janey Godley laugh about the variety of excuses employers receive when someone has a sick day.
Graham relates the “Monday Syndrome” and the slightly more serious nature of recession, seasons, and stress as root causes.
Due to the time constraints of live radio the interview was shorter than allocated and Graham didn’t get to talk about “Samaritan StressDown Friday”, a time to destress and look forward to the weekend.
