2 Amendments of Philip BUSHILL-MATTHEWS related to 2008/2237(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that, despite the clear commitment made in the original Small Business Charter, the voice of SMEs remains muted within the context of the social dialogue; urges that this deficit is formally corrected by appropriate proposals within the context of the Small Business Act;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is concerned that the present 'credit crunch' may have a disproportionately negative effect on cashflow for SMEs, as larger customers put pressure on smaller suppliers to grant extended payment terms; urges that the consultation period relating to the impact of the Late Payments Directive is re-activated in early 2009 so that the latest trends can be accurately monitored and assessed.