On 23 January 2017, the UK Government published a Green Paper titled "Building our Industrial Strategy". This 132-page document is part of a consultation that closes on 17 April 2017. GAMBICA will be submitting a response to the consultation and members are encouraged to send their input to Steve Brambley.

The Green Paper can be downloaded from the BEIS website here

The consultation page can be accessed here

The proposed Industrial Strategy rests on 10 pillars;

1. Investing in science, research and innovation

2. Developing skills

3. Upgrading infrastructure

4. Supporting businesses to start and grow

5. Improving procurement

6. Encouraging trade and inward investment

7. Delivering affordable energy and clean growth

8. Cultivating world-leading sectors

9. Driving growth across the whole country

10.Creating the right institutions to bring together sectors and places