The following is the text of a presentation that Yvonne Emmerson-Peirce recently distributed to local Salisbury businesses.

"I want to work for you, your business and Salisbury District to the very best of my ability. I want Salisbury to have a thriving business and living community that will prosper and meet the challenges of this new century"

A positive future - A vision for Salisbury

• Continue to strengthen the partnership approach with the Economic Development Unit at Salisbury District Council and local businesses. The Liberal Democrats introduced the Economic Development Unit when they took control of Salisbury District Council in 1995. It is recognised as being a major asset to the local business community and allows us to compete for inward investment and attract and retain high quality business and industries that will compliment the area.
• Continue to fight for an adequate transport solution for Salisbury and South Wiltshire. Unrealistic solutions have been promised for years that can never happen for sound environmental reasons. Salisbury District needs alternative solutions now.
• Liberal Democrats believe in a light touch approach to regulations regarding business. We would cut down on red tape and unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Work with Tourism 2000, English Heritage and other interested parties to ensure tourism is an opportunity for Salisbury. Where we keep the local infrastructure for local people and make Salisbury an attractive and safe City for the visitor.
• Ensure that Britain maintains the leading edge. That our young people are educated and prepared for the ever changing competitive Global environment.
• Safeguard democracy with a strong parliamentary system that is robust and can withstand the pressures of single-issue lobby groups. Weak government leads to a weak economy and poor representation and imagery overseas, thus creating an insecure future for us all.