The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable
Biography
Vince Cable was appointed Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills in May 2010. He was elected the Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham.
Previous roles in government
Announcements
- 2010 to 2015 government policy: Regional Growth Fund
- 2010 to 2015 government policy: export controls
- 2010 to 2015 government policy: consumer protection
- 2010 to 2015 government policy: competition law
- 2010 to 2015 government policy: labour market reform
- 2010 to 2015 government policy: making it easier to trade
- 2010 to 2015 government policy: industrial strategy
- Biggest overhaul of consumer rights in a generation
- Boost for firms as Small Business Act becomes law
- Manufacturers get more support from government