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Comment on the Autumn Statement from Chris McDonald

On the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Chris McDonald, CEO of the Materials Processing Institute, said: “It was very encouraging to hear the Chancellor’s passion for infrastructure and innovation, and his commitment to a National Productivity Investment Fund of £23bn.

“In order to safeguard economic growth and business development, it is vital that the UK, and especially the North East, sees investment to keep the manufacturing sector at the cutting edge of international expertise, developing innovative, efficient process, which safeguard the future of British industry.”


23 November 2016