Small Welsh Firms sign letter backing a Vote to Leave the EU VoteLeaveCymru Follow Jun 22, 2016 · 6 min read

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Wednesday June 22, 2016

An open letter signed by more than 60 small and medium-sized enterprises in Wales urges Britons to seize the opportunity on Thursday and Vote to Leave the European Union.

Vote Leave campaigners are highlighting the impact that EU membership has on small businesses, who make up 99% of all UK firms.

The Leader of the House of Commons, Chris Grayling MP is visiting North Wales on Wednesday 22nd June to highlight the economic case for a Vote to Leave, and will be in St Asaph to meet workers at a local business to hold a Q&A with undecided workers at the firm.

Mr Grayling argues that a Vote to Leave would free small firms from the “overwhelming” burden of red tape and EU regulations — which cost UK businesses £33 billion every year.

Speaking ahead of the visit, Mr Grayling said:

“EU regulations cost UK businesses more than £30 billion* every year and whilst the largest firms can afford to take on that burden of regulation and red tape, the smallest firms in our country are being held back. “Big corporations make up just 1% of all businesses in the UK, whilst small businesses employ over 15 million people in Britain, and there are thousands of people in Wales alone who rely on those businesses being able to grow and take on more staff. “Sadly, whilst the cost of EU membership is paid by all firms, it is the smallest firms — most of whom don’t even export within the EU — who are being overwhelmed, without reaping the benefits of membership. “That’s why more than sixty small Welsh firms have signed this letter, and it’s why many more across Wales are backing a vote to Leave the EU on Thursday.”

Leader of Vote Leave Cymru, David Jones MP, said:

“Small and medium-sized enterprises are by far the biggest part of the Welsh economy and employ the biggest part of the workforce in Wales. “An overwhelming majority of them do not export, and yet they must all comply with the same regulations that affect huge multinationals costing them time and money. “Outside of the EU we will be able to regulate more sensibly, freeing small firms to invest more energy in developing their businesses and to create more employment in Wales.”

The letter, signed by 62 firms from across Wales says:

“There are many reasons why we are convinced that Wales and the whole of the United Kingdom will flourish outside the EU. We are a great country, we are the fifth largest economy in the world and last year our economy grew faster than any other major advanced economy other than America.

“We believe that both Britain and Wales are exceptional because of our history, values and institutions. It is the talents and hard work of everyone on these islands that made this country strong and prosperous — not our decades long membership of the EU.

“As the EU’s own research shows, if we vote to leave we can forge our own trade deals to create 300,000 jobs across the country, including around 10,000 in Wales. There is a huge world of promise and prosperity out there if we take this opportunity to take back control.”

Notes to Editors:

*EU regulations cost UK businesses £33.3bn every year (Open Europe, March 2015, link — which only considers the 100 ‘most burdensome’ EU regulations).

Text of the Letter in Full:

Dear Sir/Madam –

Britain is a nation of entrepreneurs. It is only when businesses succeed that our economy and the people of Wales succeed too.

There are many reasons why we are convinced that Wales and the whole of the United Kingdom will flourish outside the EU. We are a great country, we are the fifth largest economy in the world and last year our economy grew faster than any other major advanced economy other than America.

We believe that both Britain and Wales are exceptional because of our history, values and institutions. It is the talents and hard work of everyone on these islands that made this country strong and prosperous — not our decades long membership of the EU.

As the EU’s own research shows, if we vote to leave we can forge our own trade deals to create 300,000 jobs across the country, including around 10,000 in Wales. There is a huge world of promise and prosperity out there if we take this opportunity to take back control.

The risky option is to stay in a failing institution, with no control over our borders, our economy or our democracy. We can’t afford to continue to bailout the Eurozone while our own public services are in crisis.

That’s why on Thursday 23 June, we will be voting for a better, more open and more successful UK and voting to leave the EU.

Signed:

1. Alchemy Expo ltd, Cardiff [Andrew Butcher]

2. R&M Williams, Cardiff [Mark Williams]

3. IMS Group, Wales [Simon Burgess]

4. Coilcolor Ltd, Newport [Dean Proctor]

5. LDP Services, Cardiff [Lee Canning]

6. Sitequest Offices Group, Llandudno [James France-Hayhurst]

7. BJ’s Burger Joint and Juice Bar, Penarth [Ben Gray]

8. Talking Newspaper Services Ltd, Llanidloes [Jonathan Horniblow]

9. Cwrw Da Cyf, Caernarfon [Gwyndaf Jones]

10. Snow White Laundries Ltd, Cardiff [Terence Milling]

11. TJ Davies & Sons, Cowbridge [Andrew RT Davies]

12. Heatshine Ltd, Cardigan [Martyn & Monima O’Connor]

13. Merthyr Motor Auctions, Merthyr [Alan Davies]

14. Broomfield & Alexander Ltd, Cardiff [Robert Preece]

15. Pier 64 Wine Bar and Steakhouse, Penarth [David Sims]

16. Ski Marketing Ltd, Barry [Richard Suchorzewski]

17. The Rock, Blackwood [Paul Taylor]

18. Protocol Control Systems Ltd, Knighton [John Thomas]

19. Grosmont Investments Ltd, Skenfrith [Oliver Vaughan]

20. JWV Consultancy Services Ltd, Holywell [James Vernon]

21. See What You Mean, Cardiff [Richard Webb]

22. Brobyn’s Floral Designs, Blackwood [Lauren Woodington]

23. Ella Riley’s Traditional Sweets, Bridgend [Freya Sykes Bletsoe]

24. Richard Hughes Jewellers, Wrexham [Richard Hughes]

25. Foy & Co Interiors, Llandow [Liam Foy]

26. BGS Industrial Supplies, Cardiff [Kelvin & Bernard Barry]

27. Peter Jones (ILG) Ltd, Abergavenney [Morgan Jones]

28. Mrs Jones Caters, Cardiff [Wong Teck]

29. JL Leisure, Conwy [John]

30. Fulgoni B & Sons Ltd, Porthcawl [Basil Fulgoni]

31. Taff Valley Quad Biking & Activity Centre, Rhydyfelin [Hopkin Smith]

32. Bernards Gallery, Llandudno [Scott Butterworth]

33. Worsleywear, Llandudno [Daniel & Constance Worsley]

34. JC Motorcycles, Port Talbot

35. John Flay Livestock Agent, South View Farm Cardiff [John Flay]

36. M.J.D & J Matthews Family Butchers, Treharris [M.J.D & J Matthews]

37. Church Farm, Mynydd Islwyn [Steve Powell]

38. The Rowan Tree Pub, Nelson [M&J Morgan]

39. Morgannwg Meats, Merthyr Mawr [J Tudor]

40. Cardiff Halal, Bedlwyn Farm, Philipstown [Robert Davies]

41. Parc Newydd Farm, Senghenydd [C Cometson]

42. V Raymond Fencing Co. Morgan Street Works, Llanbradach [V Raymond]

43. Cwm Ifor Farm, Caerphilly [Lyn Moore]

44. J & N Tamplin Farm, Caerphilly [J & N Tamplin]

45. BJ & RJ Morgan, Aberfawr Farm, Eglwysilan [RJ Morgan]

46. PI Davies Fencing Contractors, Bedlwyn Farm, Philipstown [P Davies]

47. Lendons of Cardiff, Fidlas Road, Cardiff [Rob Matthews]

48. Future Internet Services, Fidlas Road, Cardiff [Tracy Matthews]

49. M.W.L Evans, Pentyrch Tyla Morris Farm, Pentyrch [M.W.L Evans]

50. Johnson L & Son, Maes Bach/Willowford Rd, Pontypridd [L Johnson]

51. James W Holt and Co, St Mellons [JW Holt]

52. ACL Build Ltd, Bargoed [DA Hill]

53. Chris Page Landscapes Ltd, Caerphilly [Chris Page]

54. A&K Cash Registers, Caerphilly

55. John llewellyn, Pentyrch, Cefyn Colstyn Farm [John Llewellyn]

56. The Ynyscynon Inn, Aberdare

57. Graig Yr Allt Farm, Caerphilly [T&A Dascombe]

58. Graig-Yr-Hufen Farm, Caerphilly [T Stead]

59. JG & Son Ltd, Llandudno Junction [Bryan Gardner]

60. Butterworths Accountants, Llandudno [Mark Butterworth]

61. Stormy Windows, Bridgend [Davy Baker]

62. Wedding Belles Bridal Boutique, Bridgend [Ellen Baker]