Building our Industrial Strategy consultation

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy released its Building our Industrial Strategy: green paper on 23 January 2017. The Industrial Strategy is a vital part of the Plan for Britain set out by the Prime Minister. It will drive growth right across the United Kingdom, using major new investments in infrastructure and research to drive prosperity – creating more high-skilled, high paid jobs and opportunities. The green paper also sets out plans to strengthen institutions in each part of the country to support their specific strengths – whether it’s building up local trade bodies, or creating new educational institutions, making it easier for business to access finance outside of London or getting a stronger business voice into local government. The green paper sets out how the government propose to build our industrial strategy. It is not intended to be the last word, but to start a consultation. Therefore, they invite anyone interested to respond with their views on the strategy. The consultation closes on 17 April 2017. You can take part in the online survey or respond by email to industrial.strategy@beis.gov.uk.