2007 Policy Priorities
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The UK chemical industry lies at the heart of the European industrial economy, serving every branch of manufacturing industry and creating the wealth that makes our whole lifestyle sustainable.
We are an industry that continues to develop and adapt as the world around us changes. Increased globalisation and the heightened expectations of our stakeholders are key factors for us.
The year 2005 is important in political terms, notably in the UK and the European Union, with changes pending and news agendas being developed. Given this background, we wanted to highlight our efforts to achieve a truly sustainable industry, at the same time emphasising how the development of fit-for-purpose, coordinated public policy can support us in our aims.
The chemical industry believes that working as closely as possible with policymakers and other stakeholders is essential to the achievement of sustainability. Thus we welcome the opportunity to engage in further dialogue on any of the subjects in this manifesto. We must have such partnerships if we are to continue to meet needs and expectations, now and in the future.
- Judith Hackitt - Director General, Chemical Industries Association - March 2005
Policy Priorities
A supportive trading environment
A flexible labour market and social system
Effective safety, health and environmental regulation
Better land use planning and appreciation of societal risk
A secure supply of raw materials and utilities at competitive prices
Appropriate interventions and instruments to tackle climate change
A competitive tax regime
Education and training regimes that support a knowledge - based industry
A high quality science and engineering base
Support for innovation
A workable EU Chemicals Policy
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