Department of Trade and Industry
Purpose:
The
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
aims to create the conditions for business success in the UK; and help
the country respond to the challenge of globalisation.
Founded:
1621, as the Board of
Trade
Based:
1 Victoria Street, London
Secretary of state for trade and industry:
The Rt. Hon. Alistair Darling MP
Ministers:
Margaret Hodge MBE MP
Minister of State for Industry and the Regions: responsibilities include
company law and corporate social responsibility.
Ian McCartney MP
Minister of State for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs (joint with FCO)
Malcolm Wicks MP
Minister of State for Science and Innovation
Jim Fitzpatrick MP
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Employment Relations and Minister for
London
Lord Truscott
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy
Activities:
Facilitates partnerships and promotes fresh thinking between government,
businesses, employees, unions, consumers and the scientific community. Promotes
a legal framework that encourages enterprise and innovation, ensuring consumers,
companies and employees receive a fair deal.
It invests in science and technology, and helps ensure its successful
exploitation. Aims to ensure that a successful economy is underpinned by secure,
sustainable and affordable energy.
The DTI also champions British interests globally and promotes global free
trade.
Links
DTI Strategy, objectives & spending
Better Business Framework
Employment Matters
Government's CSR site
Women and Equality
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