Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Thursday, 27 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 July 2002. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 11 July 2002 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, What steps she is taking to assist manufacturing industry. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Lloyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps she is taking to assist manufacturing industry. [66390] Alan Johnson: The Government's Strategy for Manufacturing, published on 16 May this year, sets a strategic framework for working in partnership with key stakeholders to help manufacturing companies fulfil their potential in the UK by moving up the value chain to high-skilled, knowledge intensive operations. The strategy identifies seven pillars with objectives and actions for Government and industry to develop: Macro-economic stability Investment Innovation Best practice Raising skills and education levels Modern infrastructure The right market framework. It has been warmly received by manufacturers and trade unions.

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