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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Industrial Strategy

Thursday 31 October 2024 · 5 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • We have published a Green Paper on 14 October outlining plans for a modern industrial strategy.
  • The industrial strategy is designed to work with local leaders to ensure growth benefits all communities.
  • Marine renewables are identified as a significant opportunity for Scotland within the industrial strategy.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Joe Morris Lab Hexham
Business & Trade
Context

The question arises from a need for development and improvement of the new industrial strategy.

Question

What recent progress has been made on developing a new industrial strategy?

Answer from Sarah Jones

We have published a Green Paper on 14 October setting out our plans for a modern industrial strategy. This involves working with business and colleagues across the nations to deliver certainty, drive, and ambition needed for investment in the UK.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not provide concrete details or commitments on specific actions within the industrial strategy.

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Q2 Joe Morris Lab Hexham
Business & Trade Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The question follows concerns over rural communities being neglected for years and the need to ensure they benefit from growth.

Question

How will the industrial strategy allow rural communities to share in the proceeds of growth?

Answer from Sarah Jones

The Government believes that growth needs to be felt in communities, not just measured. The industrial strategy is designed and implemented alongside local leaders, mayors, and devolved leaders across the country.

Partly answered

Not addressed: While acknowledging the importance of rural communities, no specific details or commitments are given on how this will be achieved.

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Q3 Alistair Carmichael Lib Dem Orkney and Shetland
Climate Business & Trade
Context

The question addresses the need for an industrial strategy to support marine renewables reaching full commercial deployment.

Question

What will the Government do to ensure that their industrial strategy helps marine renewables reach full commercial deployment?

Answer from Sarah Jones

The right hon. Gentleman makes a good point. Marine renewables are a huge opportunity for us, and Scotland is uniquely placed to take advantage of this.

Not addressed: No specific actions or commitments related to marine renewable energy were provided.

How: I Would Love To Have A Conversation About It.

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Q4 Greg Smith Con Mid Buckinghamshire
Business & Trade
Context

The question highlights the Labour Government's failure to protect UK steelmaking and car manufacturers against Chinese state aid, suggesting this is a deindustrialisation strategy.

Question

Should the Government not call it their deindustrialisation strategy?

Answer from Sarah Jones

We have inherited huge challenges, but we are looking to the long-term with our industrial strategy.

Not addressed: No specific details or commitments regarding deindustrialisation were provided.

How: The Challenge We Have Is That We Have Inherited...

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Q5 Greg Smith Con Mid Buckinghamshire
Business & Trade
Context

The question stems from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' warning about additional National Insurance Contributions impacting automotive supply chains.

Question

Is this not more evidence that Labour just does not get business and that its industrial strategy is in tatters before it has even begun?

Answer from Sarah Jones

We got £63 billion of investment through the international investment summit. We are working closely with the automotive industry to create conditions needed for transitioning to electric vehicles.

Partly answered

Not addressed: While acknowledging some investments and work with the sector, no specific details or commitments on addressing recent concerns were provided.

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