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Response to ONS stats which shows that manufacturing output is up 0.3% on the month

Response to ONS stats which shows that manufacturing output is up 0.3% on the month

News Release issued by the COI News Distribution Service on 08 September 2010

Business Minister Mark Prisk said:

"The manufacturing sector will be vital to stimulating the economy so I welcome the ONS statistics published today which shows a 0.3% rise in output.

"We need to be cautious as manufacturing activity may slow over the coming months but I am most encouraged that the sector continues to be more productive."

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