Industrial strategy - the importance of place
In August 2016, Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark highlighted the role of local growth and the importance of ‘place’ in developing and delivering the government’s industrial strategy, during a visit to Northern Ireland (NI).
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, wrote:
Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark has underlined the vital role of local growth and the importance of ‘place’ in developing and delivering the government’s comprehensive industrial strategy during a visit to Belfast.
For the first time, all ministers in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy will act as local growth champions across the United Kingdom and will be tasked with building relationships with a number of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs).
Ministers will also engage with businesses and local leaders in the devolved administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and will act as a first point of contact for respective LEPs in England within the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark said: ‘Government has helped transform the business landscape by putting power back into the hands of local communities and businesses to drive economic growth. To make sure every corner of the UK benefits, I am giving ministers in my team geographic areas of responsibility so they can build on existing relationships to better connect government policy with the businesses and industries we’re working with. This is part of our plan to build an economy that works for all. An effective industrial strategy has to recognise and take advantage of the differences and unique strengths that exist across the country, and I will be encouraging all my ministers to get out there and meet the people who know their area best.’
The announcement was made as the Business and Energy Secretary visited Belfast with Industry and Energy Minister Jesse Norman, who has been appointed the lead for Northern Ireland. During the visit, the Business and Energy Secretary hosted a roundtable with leading local firms from the maritime, energy and engineering sectors.
Industry and Energy Minister Jesse Norman said: ‘A key part of the government’s industrial strategy will be to try to ensure that industries in Northern Ireland have the support and infrastructure they need to thrive. That is why it’s important we’re in Belfast today, listening to businesses that support the local economy. I look forward to working with them and others in future.’
For more information see: Building our Industrial Strategy: green paper.
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