Industry reacts to government’s automotive strategy

Posted on 15 Jul 2013

The announcement of a new £1 billion investment package that is expected to provide a boost to the automotive sector was welcomed by trade bodies and unions.

Philippa Oldham, head of transport and manufacturing at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, lauded the strategy’s focus on the automotive supply chain. She said: “It is very welcome that government and industry have identified the need to not only invest in original equipment manufacturers, but for investment to be made to support the entire supply…

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