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Paul Masterton

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Spring Statement
Tuesday 13th March 2018

(6 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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As we have met to discuss this matter, the hon. Gentleman knows that I must ensure that I do not prejudice any assessment. I set out to the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central (Chi Onwurah) the constraints under which I have to operate.

Paul Masterton Portrait Paul Masterton (East Renfrewshire) (Con)
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T8. Last October’s “Made Smarter” review set out how manufacturing businesses in East Renfrewshire and across the UK can be transformed through the adoption of industrial digital technology. How will the Government support “Made Smarter” now that it has been announced as a deal in development in the industrial strategy?

Lord Harrington of Watford Portrait Richard Harrington
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I have met Juergen Maier, the chief executive of Siemens UK, to discuss that. At a recent dinner, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced a “Made Smarter” commission and asked Sir Mark Walport to work with Juergen on the development of an industrial strategy challenge for the digitisation of our manufacturing industry.

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