DHL UK headquarters visited by PM

Discussing the visit, Mr Cameron said:

"It was great to meet people from the Feltham area and see first-hand the essential role DHL Express plays both in the local area and globally. Global export markets should be the next frontier for all fledgling enterprises producing great British products. That’s why I’m here today to understand the vital role logistics plays in facilitating international trade and to better understand the great work DHL Express has been doing to encourage UK SMEs to sell their wares to the world.

About 250 DHL employees were present at the question and answer session planned for the occasion. Amongst the topics put to him included questions about the EU heads of government summit in Brussels and the high speed rail link between the capital and the North of England.

The way that high fuel prices have affected courier delivery companies was also on the agenda as this has started to impact on the transportation industry as a whole.