Following my recent visit, I had a further meeting with representatives from the Manufacturing Technology Centre, along with other MPs who have a strong and proud link to manufacturing in their constituencies around the country. It was great to be able to talk in depth about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the immediate future and what more can be done to harness the power of technology and research to improve further both the quality and quantity of jobs within our communities. A long-term, cohesive vision will be required to create and sustain the employment opportunities that are needed in growing towns such as Corby and it is exciting to be involved in an ongoing dialogue about how we best achieve this.