And the delegates discussed boosting the tourist industry by allowing more foreign investment in golf courses and marinas.

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The conference itself is a very dark-suited middle-aged male affair, with many of the delegates coming from the security industry.

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Andrew Pinder, the "e-Envoy", urged delegates at the Confederation of British Industry conference to back a campaign to persuade Mr Brown of the importance of broadband services.

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