Crowe calls for action on manufacturing

A West Midlands business figure has renewed a call for a dedicated minister for manufacturing.

Johnathan Dudley, Oldbury-based partner and head of manufacturing at Crowe, an advisory and consulting business, said: “The UK has a rich history in manufacturing. The knowledge and expertise that the country developed in building railways back in the 18th century was sold around the world. That in turn developed further opportunities for experts in infrastructure and engineering – more great British exports. But the influence of this expertise has slowly been dismantled.