§ Mr. Ian TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his policies for promoting manufacturing business. [121375]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithManufacturing industry makes a vital contribution to the economy. We are helping its competitiveness by creating the right economic climate of stability, low inflation, and sound public finances and through policies which help firms to innovate, develop the skills of their workforce and grow.