Industry slams 'weak' DTI over lack of action

摘要

The department of Trade and Industry has come under attack from business leaders for failing to respond to the chronic difficulties facing recession-hit manufacturers. Both the CBI and Engineering Employers' Federation have accused the DTI of failing to give UK industry the backing it needs. The attacks came in responses to a review of the department's operations, launched by trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt after she took over from Stephen Byers earlier this year.