The government’s forthcoming Industrial Strategy, which aims to channel support to eight growth-driving sectors, is expected to be published in spring 2025 alongside the Spending Review.49 The Department told us the eight priority sectors were collectively responsible for 30% of GDP and 60% of growth. To inform the Strategy’s design, the Department told us its Green Paper consultation had received over 27,000 responses. The Department told us the Strategy will set out a clear vision, be developed in partnership with industry, and have consistency in approach. There will also be external challenge from the new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council.50