The Executive has discussed business rates with representatives of the following bodies; in some cases separately or as part of meetings with business representative groups:British Hospitality Association;Confederation of British Industry, Scotland;Chemical Industries Association;Convention of Scottish Local Authorities;Forum of Private Business; Federation of Small Businesses, Scotland;Institute of Directors;Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Scotland;Scottish Assessors' Association;Scottish Chambers of Commerce;Scottish Council Development and Industry;Scottish Licensed Trade Association;Scottish Retail Consortium;Scottish Tourism Forum;Scottish Valuation and Rating Council;Scottish Wholesalers' Association.