§ Mr. AmessTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps her Department is taking to improve levels of manufacturing business investment. [136690]
§ Jacqui SmithBy maintaining a stable macroeconomic climate, together with measures such as reforming capital gains tax, making permanent enhanced capital allowances for small and medium sized firms, and introducing the R& D tax credit, we are providing a climate conducive to investment for the long-term in UK manufacturing.