Written question asked by Ian Lavery (Labour) on Friday, 20 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Manufacturing Industries
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help increase domestic manufacturing capacity in (a) grid components, (b) pharmaceuticals, (c) advanced materials and (d) other essential sectors.
- Answer
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Last year this government published our 10-year Modern Industrial Strategy, setting out our long-term approach to strengthening domestic capability across strategically important sectors. Alongside it we published several sector plans. The Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, sets out our support for six ‘frontier’ manufacturing industries, including advanced materials. It also outlines cross-cutting measures aimed at boosting manufacturing overall, including for component manufacturers and foundational industries.
The Life Sciences Sector Plan sets out support for the pharmaceuticals industry, while the Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan shares our priorities for the UK’s clean energy economy, including how we’re tackling and improving grid connections.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 122502
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Components Drugs Manufacturing industries National grid
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- 2026-03-26 16:52:15 +0000
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