He went on to say that direct funding for these purposes ‘seems to be a very brave decision if a company is possibly facing cash-flow problems.’viiiEEFW Committee, Official Report, 17 September 2019, cols 39 and 40 and written evidence
In terms of strategic direction, Tony Mackay cited the fabrication industry (in relation to renewables) as one sector that could be proactively supported by the enterprise agencies.ixEEFW Committee, Official Report, 17 September 2019, cols 40-41 Matt Lancashire of SCDI said that consideration must be given to how businesses create wealth which is linked to leadership and management.xEEFW Committee, Official Report, 17 September 2019, cols 39
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