Ahead of the 2011 Autumn Statement, six leading MPs from the 2010 Conservative Party intake put forward radical proposals to stimulate economic growth in Growth, growth, growth: new ideas for growth and prosperity in the 21st century, published by the Centre for Policy Studies on Friday 18 November.

In International Trade and Growth, Jo Johnson MP recognises that, while the problems of increasing exports to the BRIC countries must not be underestimated, a commitment to an 'enhanced partnership' between the UK and India can be a model for Britain's engagement with other fast-growing emerging markets. In relation to UK-India trade, the Coalition could do all it can to promote its interests in the EU-India FTA; should do more to encourage SME exports to India; should develop runway capacity in the south east to be able to improve transport connections with all BRIC countries; should develop a partnership relationship for aid policy; and should do more to build closer relationships with the élite, Indian students and large Indian companies

To read Jo's contribution click here