Speeches
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By Lord Mandelson
30 Mar 2010,
"By almost any measure, Britain in 2010 is one of the best places in the world to do science. Our research infrastructure is world class. Our scientific productivity is world class. There is almost no major scientific field in which Britain cannot hold its own. Government can claim the credit for funding a lot of this – but the dynamism and the leadership come from a new generation of vice chancellors and from the science community itself."
By Lord Drayson
23 Mar 2010, QEII Centre, London
For the first time, we have a body with a firm grip on the future. The UK Space Agency will have the muscle to negotiate strongly on the UK's behalf, and to command the respect of both academia and industry.
By Lord Mandelson
23 Mar 2010, QEII Centre, London
Peter Mandelson sets out Government action to help secure the future growth of Britain's space industry, and enable British-based businesses and our people to benefit from the innovations, jobs and opportunities it will create in the years ahead.
By Lord Mandelson
19 Mar 2010, Aberdeen
Peter Mandelson argues that small businesses have been the 'real heroes' of the recession of 2009 and will be critical to the recovery.
By Lord Mandelson
17 Mar 2010, New Industry, New Jobs Conference, London
In April 2009, the New Industry New Jobs agenda argued that the Government needed to think more strategically about its role in and alongside the market. One year on, Peter Mandelson sets out how the framework established by New Industry New Jobs has produced a series of policy initiatives that have significantly shifted the way the Government goes about investing in Britain's basic capacities for growth and innovation.
By Ian Lucas
17 Mar 2010, Business perceptions workshop, London
Today’s launch is about making sure we have a world class capability in composites – and that will be key to the UK’s industrial success in the future. It is an area I am passionate about.
By Lord Mandelson
12 Mar 2010, Core Technology Facility, Manchester
Peter Mandelson speaks on the crucial role of England's regions and Regional Development Agencies in its economic recovery and future economic strengths. He focuses on the challenge of renewing Britain's infrastructure for the twenty first century, arguing that it has huge potential for creating new jobs and technological strengths in Britain.
By Stephen Timms
10 Mar 2010, Vinopolis, London
Stephen Timms addresses the issues around digital inclusion: how we make sure that everyone in the UK, whatever their circumstances, has the opportunity to benefit from the remarkable technological advances which are transforming our economy, and our society.
By Rosie Winterton
4 Mar 2010, Northern Way and OECD Seminar, Leeds University
Rosie Winterton argues that innovation will underpin Britain’s ability to compete in the new global economy that’s emerging.
By Lord Davies
4 Mar 2010, Future of UK Manufacturing Summit, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London
Lord Davies argues that the transformation of manufacturing must continue, with companies learning from the best of their peers how to capitalise on expertise in associated activities such as design, sales, and services to generate more value from their products.
By Lord Davies
4 Mar 2010, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London
Lord Davies argues that the transformation of manufacturing must continue, with companies learning from the best of their peers how to capitalise on expertise in associated activities such as design, sales, and services to generate more value from their products.
By Lord Drayson
4 Mar 2010, Centre for Life, Newcastle
In this follow up to the Nairne Lecture at Oxford, Lord Drayson examines from an industry perspective how to exploit the potential of world class UK science.
By David Lammy
3 Mar 2010, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
David Lammy argues for universtities to provide "a truly liberal higher education backed up with other measures as a preparation for success in working life".
By Lord Mandelson
3 Mar 2010, New York University
In this lecture, Peter Mandelson seeks to answer the question "to what extent is the banking crisis, the credit crisis, a crisis for globalisation?"
By Stephen Timms
1 Mar 2010, BIS Conference Centre, London
Stephen Timms speaks concerning this initiative to highlight the growing need for skilled ICT users and professionals within to EU.
By Lord Mandelson
1 Mar 2010, Trade and Industry Dinner, Guildhall, London
Peter Mandelson argues for reforms to Britain’s merger and acquisition rules to make it easier for shareholders on both sides to scrutinise and assess the merit of takeover bids.
By Lord Mandelson
26 Feb 2010, Sciences-Po, Paris
In this speech, Peter Mandelson sets out three arguments about the future direction of the EU, in terms of both the challenges it faces and the strategic response needed to address them.
By Ian Lucas
22 Feb 2010, Reform Business Policy Summit, Institute of Chartered Accountants, London
Ian Lucas talks about the business opportunities that will come from the shift to low carbon. He says Government has to get better at listening not only to big business but to smaller companies with niche expertise.
By Rosie Winterton
18 Feb 2010, North East Economic Forum Annual Conference, Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham
Rosie Winterton argues that helping businesses and individuals get to grips with what globalisation means for them will be an essential part of nurturing the UK’s economic recovery. The Future Story initiative is an online resource that schools, businesses, and individuals can use to help everyone find their place in the new global economy.
By Pat McFadden
13 Feb 2010, Centre for Professional & Technical Training, Campus of Open Learning, Keshavpuram, New Delhi, India.
Pat McFadden announces the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Declaration between the UK and India and discusses the importance of continued collaboration between the two countries.
By Lord Drayson
11 Feb 2010, Nairne annual lecture – St Catherine’s College, Oxford
In this follow up to the Nairne lecture at Oxford, Lord Drayson examines from an industry perspective how to exploit the potential of world class UK science.
By Lord Mandelson
11 Feb 2010, University of Nottingham
In this 2010 Dearing lecture, Peter Mandelson pays tribute to the life and work of Lord Dearing and argues the importance of higher learning as both the foundation of a civilised society and vital for equipping British people for their economic future and social mobility.
He sets out the case for widening the range and type of HE courses available to meet the changing demands of students in the 21st century.
By Ian Lucas
10 Feb 2010, Society of Marine Industries Annual Conference
Ian Lucas discusses the value of the marine industry to the UK economy and the need for industry to come together with Government to deal with global challenges.
By Lord Davies
10 Feb 2010, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, London
In these remarks, Lord Davies congratulates UK companies that have successfully broken into new markets overseas. He pledges the Government’s full support in ensuring that more British businesses are able to follow suit.
By Ian Lucas
10 Feb 2010, West of England Aerospace Forum conference
Ian Lucas talks about the aerospace and defence potential in the West of England and how Government intervention will support the capability of the region: "The aerospace and defence industry has huge potential. It has great strengths – wide ranging expertise, a capacity for innovation, and an ability to bring on new talent – which have resulted in many significant achievements over the past 100 years.
