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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(4 December 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what place food manufacturing will have in the industrial strategy.

Asked by:
Dr Scott Arthur (Labour)

Answer

The Industrial Strategy Green Paper identified eight growth-driving sectors. All sectors can shape and will benefit from policy reform through the Industrial Strategy’s cross-cutting policies alongside the broader Growth Mission. This will create the pro-business environment for all businesses to invest and employ, with growth that supports high-quality jobs and ensures that the benefits are shared across people, places, and generations.

The UK’s agriculture food and drink sector plays a significant part in the UK economy, with £146.7bn contribution to GVA and 4.2m jobs (13% UK total employment). Government is engaging with the food, drink and farming industries regularly on how the sector can grow and invest.


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