Source · Select Committees · Transport Committee
Recommendation 2
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Acknowledged
Mobilise cross-government support and cultivate talent to capitalise on transport manufacturing decarbonisation opportunities.
Conclusion
The Government’s legislation on the provision of bus and rail services, and policies promoting transition to EVs and fuel innovation in aerospace, provide once-in-a-generation opportunities for production and employment. Delivering on these opportunities will require the Department of Transport to mobilise the essential contributions of other Government departments and to capitalise on the Government’s industrial strategy. The UK has the talent to develop and deliver what is needed for the internal market and for export abroad, but the Government must be intentional about nurturing, supporting and further cultivating that talent, not least to meet the rising challenges of transitioning to cleaner technologies. (Conclusion, Paragraph 22)
Government response summary AI-generated
The Government states that supporting skills across the eight growth-driving sectors identified in the Industrial Strategy is a priority and that they are introducing flexibilities through the growth and skills levy to support critical skills in these sectors.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 5 May 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this recommendation. Read the response document ↗