Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps he is taking to ensure that the greater Exeter area contributes to the Government's industrial strategy.

The Government published the Industrial Strategy Green Paper on 23 January 2017.

This document outlines how Government intends to build on the diverse strengths of our cities and regions, including Exeter, using record investment in infrastructure, research and innovation and inward investment to ensure higher growth is seen across the UK.

We welcome the views of people, businesses and organisations across the country, which is why ministers from this department are undertaking an extensive regional engagement programme and will be visiting the South-West shortly.