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Asked by Richard BakerLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 12 December 2025UIN 906877

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what progress his Department has made in implementing the Industrial Strategy.

Answered by Blair McDougall

The whole of government is focused on delivering the Industrial Strategy to make the UK the best country to invest and grow. We are making progress, including:

· Opening our consultation for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme to reduce electricity costs for IS-8 and foundational sectors.

· Agreeing a landmark UK-US pharmaceuticals deal, safeguarding medicines access and driving vital investment for UK patients and businesses.

· Supporting Industrial Strategy Zones, including the Forth Green Freeport, where advanced manufacturing and clean energy industries will thrive.

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