The Department noted that one of the criticisms of the 2017 Industrial Strategy was that it was too broad and not enough choices were made. The government has now designated eight growth-driving sectors, and the Department told us these were selected on the basis of joint analysis with HM Treasury, considering evidence from the last decade and forecasts of growth and productivity over the next decade. The Department said 35 C&AG’s Report, para 8 36 Qq 68-70 13 that industries such as steel ar...

The Department noted that one of the criticisms of the 2017 Industrial Strategy was that it was too broad and not enough choices were made. The government has now designated eight growth-driving sectors, and the Department told us these were selected on the basis of joint analysis with HM Treasury, considering evidence from the last decade and forecasts of growth and productivity over the next decade. The Department said 35 C&AG’s Report, para 8 36 Qq 68-70 13 that industries such as steel are crucial foundational sectors to the economy and, as part of the wider growth mission, the government wants to ensure the broader business environment i Type: conclusion | Number: 19 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 4.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Summer 2026 4.2 The government is aligning industry support with strategic priorities, including the Industrial Strategy. Following the Green Book Review 2025: Findings and