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24/07/2014
NIIRTA Welcomes New Small Shops Group Chair
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Association (NIIRTA) has welcomed Simon Danczuk, Rochdale MP as new chairperson of the House of Commons All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group, following Priti Patel MPs promotion to Exchequer Secretary.
NIIRTA Chief Executive Glyn Roberts, said: "We are pleased that Simon is taking on the Chairmanship of the Small Shops Group. Simon already has an exemplary record campaigning on small shop issues. We would look forward to working with Simon over the coming months to get local shops’ voices heard in Parliament.
"This is an important forum for independent retailers in Northern Ireland to influence Government policy and champion their issues. I have already invited Simon to visit Northern Ireland to meet with our members and see first hand our local town centres."
Simon Danczuk MP said: "I am looking forward to taking on the Chairmanship of this group, as a small business owner myself I understand the stresses and strains of running a business and I want to make sure my Parliamentary colleagues do too. Our economy is very dependent on entrepreneurs like small shop owners who create jobs and growth in the economy."
(IT/CD)
NIIRTA Chief Executive Glyn Roberts, said: "We are pleased that Simon is taking on the Chairmanship of the Small Shops Group. Simon already has an exemplary record campaigning on small shop issues. We would look forward to working with Simon over the coming months to get local shops’ voices heard in Parliament.
"This is an important forum for independent retailers in Northern Ireland to influence Government policy and champion their issues. I have already invited Simon to visit Northern Ireland to meet with our members and see first hand our local town centres."
Simon Danczuk MP said: "I am looking forward to taking on the Chairmanship of this group, as a small business owner myself I understand the stresses and strains of running a business and I want to make sure my Parliamentary colleagues do too. Our economy is very dependent on entrepreneurs like small shop owners who create jobs and growth in the economy."
(IT/CD)
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