House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Progress Towards a Modern Industrial Strategy
17 December 2024 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Jonathan Reynolds Lab Co-op Stalybridge and Hyde
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Clare Barclay appointed as Chair of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council
- Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell appointed as Deputy Chair
- Legislation to make the Council statutory is promised
Issue summary
The statement confirms the appointment of a diverse group to the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council as part of the government's new modern Industrial Strategy.
Action requested
The Chancellor and I have appointed Clare Barclay as Chair and Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell as Deputy Chair. The full list of members is provided, and the Council will make recommendations on the development and implementation of the strategy, with an annual report to Parliament. Legislation to place the Council on a statutory footing is promised.
Key facts
- Clare Barclay appointed as Chair of the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council.
- Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell appointed as Deputy Chair.
- The Council will publish recommendations for consideration by the Chancellor and the Minister.
- An annual report from the Council will be laid before Parliament.
- Legislation to place the Council on a statutory footing is planned.
- The consultation period ended on 25 November 2024.