Boris Johnson gives speech at CBI conference

Boris Johnson gives speech at CBI conference

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The transcript outlines a strategic plan for the UK's green industrial revolution, focusing on ten key areas including offshore wind, hydrogen, and nuclear power. It emphasizes the creation of roadmaps for each area to guide private sector investment and highlights regulatory measures like EV charging points. The strategy aims to attract significant private investment, create high-skilled jobs, and address economic imbalances by improving infrastructure and productivity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the new 10 Commandments mentioned by the speaker?

Hydrogen

Fossil fuels

Offshore wind

Green finance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the roadmaps mentioned in the first section?

To guide government policies

To help the private sector identify opportunities

To reduce taxes

To increase public awareness

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outcome of the net zero strategy?

Decrease in public sector jobs

Increase in fossil fuel usage

Creation of high-skilled jobs

Reduction in renewable energy projects

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of the cross Whitehall campaign mentioned in the last section?

Reducing public spending

Increasing taxes

Promoting fossil fuels

Solving productivity issues

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical period does the speaker compare the current infrastructure investment to?

The Renaissance

The Victorian era

The Enlightenment

The Industrial Revolution