Letter to the Editor

From Roland Rudd, Chairman, Business for New Europe, London EC2

Sir - Many parts of the business community are positive about Britain's relationship with Europe in general and the Reform Treaty in particular. The British business community benefits from trade, investment and labour market links with the rest of Europe. Many business leaders recognise that the Reform Treaty will draw a necessary line under the EU's long-running institutional debate and allow it to focus on its global challenges.

The business community wants the EU to focus on building the region's economy as a knowledge-based, high innovation hub. This will not be served by picking unnecessary fights with our continental partners.

Roland Rudd, Chairman, Business for New Europe, London EC2