Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 112669

Skilled Workers: West Yorkshire

Tabled: 11 February 2026

Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Imran Hussain

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the development of high-skilled jobs in sectors reliant on research and innovation in Bradford and West Yorkshire.

Answer

Blair McDougall

Our modern Industrial Strategy is a 10-year plan to back our strengths and create a highly skilled, economically prosperous country. Its key objectives are to drive up business investment and create high-quality jobs across the UK.We are directing £9 bill...

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