New Airport Contract signed-29 Billion

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  • VintageKrug
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    It’s very important to ensure UK companies and residents get the contracts and work. Is such provision prohibited under EU law?


    HarryMonk
    Participant

    VK, I think it possibly is, but I also think there is probably only one EU nation that follows such a law, much to their own detriment. Any guesses who that maybe?


    LuganoPirate
    Participant

    Good point Harry, but if the workers are employed in the UK, even if they work for a foreign company, will have PAYE and NI deducted. They will still spend a good amount on rent, food and entertainment so UK plc still benefits.

    While it’s also true that all public tenders have to be advertised throughout the EU, I believe the awarding contractor can insist on certain sub-contracts being awarded to companies or suppliers of their choice. I think this is how France, Italy and Germany get round the rules. The Uk seems not to read the rule book!


    stevemac
    Participant

    I agree with VK that we should look at the new infrastructure projects delivered in the UK in a positive light. Berlin airport anyone?


    O.C.D.P
    Participant

    Is there an official editorial line on this? Such a project would provide a huge economic stimulus in the short/medium term as well as provide worldclass infastructure in the long run.
    http://www.thameshub.com


    VintageKrug
    Participant

    You need to leave a line between links or they don’t go “live” on this forum.

    http://www.thameshub.com is probably worthy of a new thread, rather than being tacked onto discussion about a possible Turkish airport (which itself may well soon be in doubt, given recent events…)


    O.C.D.P
    Participant

    Thanks VK will update it onto a new thread

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