17 Not Addressed

While some businesses in some sectors were aware of the strategy’s purpose and objectives, for...

Recommendation
While some businesses in some sectors were aware of the strategy’s purpose and objectives, for many it was distant, did not provide clear direction nor influence decision making. We would like Government to ensure that future industrial policy is easily understood at the grassroots of British industry and translatable to the everyday experiences of businesses in the UK.
Government Response Summary
The government describes the previous Industrial Strategy and states that ongoing aspects will continue, with some policies evolving as part of the Plan for Growth, but does not commit to specific actions to ensure future policy is easily understood at the grassroots.
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Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
The 2017 Industrial Strategy consisted of several core programmes, including Sector Deals, Grand Challenges and Missions, Foundations and Local Industrial Strategies. Delivery of ongoing aspects of the 2017 Industrial Strategy will continue, with some programmes continuing in their current form and other policies being evolved as part of the Plan for Growth.
Addressee Bodies
Department for Business and Trade
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.1 yrs
Report published 28 Jun 2021