Written question asked by Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Chris McDonald (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Lifts: Manufacturing Industries

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to improve elevator part manufacturing levels in the UK.

Answer: Manufacturing is crucial for the UK's economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and boosting national security and resilience. Last year this government published our 10-year Modern Industrial Strategy, setting out our long-term approach to strengthening domestic capability. Alongside it we published the Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, which outlines both sector-specific and cross-cutting measures aimed at boosting manufacturing overall, including for component manufacturers. Our focus is on delivering against these strategies to make the UK the best place to start and grow a manufacturing business.

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