Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Roberts of Conwy (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 October 2012.

Devolved Administrations: Industrial Strategy

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether their industrial strategy is fully supported by the three devolved Governments.

Answer: My Lords, the Government’s industrial strategy sets out a long-term, whole-government approach to delivering economic growth. Although some measures will be UK-wide, economic development, including financial assistance to industry, is a devolved matter. Her Majesty’s Government lead regular discussions with the devolved Administrations to ensure that the strategy reflects this. This involves consulting devolved Administrations on key policies as well as sharing information and good practice on a regular basis. The Government support growth across the whole UK by introducing ultrafast broadband into Belfast, generating new investment in Scotland for North Sea oil fields, and bringing mobile coverage to 60,000 rural homes in Wales.

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