Small Business Trade Association Forum

Terms of Reference

HSC/E to use the Forum as a high-level consultation resource, available for additional consultation on:
- the effects of proposed new or amended legislation on the small business sector;
- UK/EU scenario planning;
- small business marketing and outreach, particularly communications.
Trade Associations to utilise the Forum as a counselling body for:
- proposed legislative effects;
- emerging scenario impact, particularly early warnings;
- improvements to type and nature of small business marketing and outreach.
HSC/E to support the Trade Associations with access to:
- HSE specialists;
- other Government Departments and non-Government bodies.
Trade Associations to support HSC/E with advocacy to:
- explain the health and safety business case;
- act as champions in public debate;
- improve the perception of HSC/E and its relationship with the small business sector.
HSC/E and Trade Associations to share intelligence such as:
- statistical information;
- research on small business.