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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord De Mauley (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Mandelson (Labour) on Thursday, 25 March 2010.


Manufacturing

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what action he is taking to encourage manufacturing in the United Kingdom.
Answer

The Government are fully committed to a strong future for British manufacturing, leading the world in new technologies and the transition to low carbon. We have earmarked almost £1 billion in investment to build key manufacturing capabilities in coming years, helping to turn UK research strengths in innovative technologies into commercial manufacturing opportunities.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
718 c1068 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Procedure
Secretary of State's questions (HL)
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Government assistance Manufacturing industries
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk