Policy and representation
The MTA welcomes contact with politicians and Government and actively lobbies the major UK political parties on issues affecting our members.
Key Messages
Our key messages for 2009 set out the main areas we would like Government to address to ensure that one of the UK’s most thriving industries, namely engineering based manufacturing is properly represented and given the proper support required to maintain the UK as an industry leader in innovation. In short the messages are:
1. Valuing advanced engineering and manufacturing
2. Encouraging a competitive environment
3. Educate young people in practical science
4. Improving the skills in our sector
5. Creating a tax regime to encourage investment
6. Make exporting attractive and easy to do
Working with Government
For MPs, Civil Servants and Government bodies the MTA has a wealth of information and statistics relating to manufacturing technologies and the wider engineering sector. We would be more than happy to work with you. Please contact Paul O'Donnell, Head of External Affairs on 020 7298 6400 for further information or advice.
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Information about the MTA's lobbying and representation activities. Here you can find out the latest news and updates on Government policy and how you can get involved.
Latest news
- Coalition Government
- Release date : May 14, 2010So we have a coalition Government. David Cameron is Prime Minister and the Conservatives are in control in the Treasury, the Foreign Office and the Home Office. They will dominate the parliamentary make up of the Government benches and have carte blanche to make the cuts in public expenditure that they fought the election on, starting this year.
- Manufacturing strengthening - but too early to pull support out
- Release date : December 14, 2009The MTA’s latest industry survey shows growing confidence in the market and another monthly rise in order intake. But it is too early to say that the worst is over. The upbeat news comes the day after the Chancellor delivered his pre-budget report - which had precious little cheer for manufacturing.
