IBEC backs two Yes votes

The employers' organisation, IBEC, has called for a Yes vote in the referendums on the Belfast Agreement and the Amsterdam Treaty, saying that both provide an opportunity to move towards economic integration. The organisation says "a healthy and thriving business community" is essential to a prosperous society. The Belfast Agreement would provide stability and certainty in the business environment, while the Amsterdam Treaty was another step towards a more integrated Europe, a statement from the organisation said yesterday.