Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 13 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Productivity

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps the Government is taking to boost productivity.

Answer

The Industrial Strategy is our long-term plan to boost productivity by backing businesses to create high-quality, well paid jobs throughout the United Kingdom, with investment in skills, industries and infrastructure. The Industrial Strategy is how we are creating an economy that works for everyone: highly innovative, highly skilled and high quality, supported by low taxation and smart regulation.

Through a cross-government programme, Industrial Strategy focuses on:

Strengthening the Foundations of productivity – by encouraging innovation, developing high quality jobs, supporting UK businesses and fostering growth in all parts of the UK.
Building long-term strategic partnerships with businesses through Sector Deals between government and industry.
Taking on Grand Challenges in Artificial Intelligence and Data Economy, Clean Growth, Ageing Society and Future of Mobility - society-changing opportunities and industries of the future where the UK can build on its strengths and lead the world.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 264346
Session: 2017-19
Subjects: Productivity
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Productivity

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