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Part of Business, Innovation and Skills – in the House of Commons at 10:30 am on 8 July 2010.

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Photo of Vincent Cable Vincent Cable The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills 10:30, 8 July 2010

My Department's responsibilities include helping to drive growth, including by rebalancing the economy; building on the strengths of manufacturing, the knowledge industries, and the science and research base; helping businesses to grow by getting rid of excessive regulation and ensuring that they can access credit; being open to trade and foreign investment; and encouraging the development of a skilled and educated labour force.