David Davis has met with professional services sector execs to get their Brexit views
The Brexit secretary today met with key figures from the professional services sector.
David Davis, along with ministers Robin Walker and Lord Bridges, chaired a meeting with representatives from a number of trade bodies, including the Law Society, the Bar Council, the Business Services Association and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and firms, including Deloitte and PwC.
Topics up for discussion included trading terms for services following Brexit, movement of skilled workers and opportunities to boost competitiveness for the sector.
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"The government is committed to making sure that the UK remains the best place in Europe to run and grow a business, and having a strong professional services sector is key to doing that," said Davis. "As well as challenges to overcome there will be numerous opportunities to seize as we leave the European Union.
"Capitalising on the expertise of industries that service British businesses is crucial as we approach our negotiations and by working together I am confident we will get a deal that protects and promotes enterprise in the UK."
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Mark Fox, chief executive of the Business Services Association, added:
Our industry is one of the most productive in the UK and we will continue to support businesses and encourage investment in Britain throughout the Brexit process. Today's discussions were a productive step in our continued positive engagement with government.
Chairman of the Bar, Chantal-Aimee Doerries QC, remarked:
The round table was an important and very welcome opportunity for UK professional and business services leaders to talk directly with Government on the shape of Brexit negotiations. It was, therefore, essential that the barristers’ profession was represented at these talks.