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Government Assistance to Industry

Inquiry concluded. Final Report and Government Response published.

The Committee's inquiry into Government Assistance to Industry examined the effectiveness of three areas of Government policy and actions, including:

  • The provision of loans and grants under programmes such as the Automotive Assistance Programme, the Strategic Investment Fund and the Working Capital Guarantee Scheme; 
  • the role of UKTI and the Export Credit Guarantee Department in promoting inward investment and exports; and 
  • the role of the Government in encouraging the supply of credit to small and medium-sized enterprises.

 

Publications

Title Date published
5th Report - Government Assistance to Industry: Government Response to the Committee's Third Report of Session 2010-11 | PDF version 5th Report - Government Assistance to Industry: Government Response to the Committee's Third Report of Session 2010-11 (PDF) 19 May 2011

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Stages of an inquiry

Most, but not all, Select Committee inquiries are conducted as follows:

  • Written evidence called for
  • Oral evidence sessions held
  • Report published
  • Response published

Not all inquiries result in a Report

Select Committee Inquiries

Select Committees carry out inquiries on areas ranging from the work of government departments to economic affairs. The results of these inquiries are public and many require a response from the Government.

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