HC Deb 26 February 2004 vol 418 cc507-8W
14. Helen Jackson

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on regional support for manufacturing in Yorkshire and Humber. [156266]

Jacqui Smith

The Government are committed to supporting manufacturing in the UK. The Government's Manufacturing Strategy (published in May 2002) focuses on building a strong and successful manufacturing sector—supporting good quality jobs. Within Yorkshire and the Humber, Yorkshire Forward, the Regional Development Agency for the region has made manufacturing a key priority in the Regional Economic Strategy.