Burts Potato Chips represents Manufacturing in The Parliamentary Review

Artisan snacks producer Burts Potato Chips has been selected to appear in the 2015/16 edition of The Parliamentary Review. Established by former minister The Rt Hon David Curry shortly after the 2010 general election, The Parliamentary Review’s September release has become a key fixture in the political calendar.

Burts Potato Chips features alongside a select number of outstanding organisations in the Food & Drink Manufacturing edition as well as The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Philip Hammond. The main aim of The Review is to showcase best practice as a learning tool to the public and private sector, with this edition aimed particularly at leading policymakers and executives within Manufacturing.

Alongside pieces from Burts Chips and other selected representatives and an introduction from the Chancellor, The Review takes a look back at the year in Westminster and Manufacturing, with the political commentary written by Mark D'Arcy (BBC's Parliamentary Correspondent).

The document is sent out to tens of thousands of leading policymakers and businesses. The articles in The Review act as both a blueprint for success and a template for reform.

Managing Director of Burts Chips, David Nairn, said: “2016 has been a dynamic year of growth for Burts and we are delighted to be showcased as a leading, innovative brand and represent South West businesses in The Review. We’ve invested in our factory and technology, as well as high-calibre employees, and anticipate a revenue increase to more than £24m for the year end 2016. We hope our story and the reasoning behind our record profit this year, will inspire other businesses in the manufacturing sector.”

Director of The Parliamentary Review, Daniel Yossman, said: “It’s been an utter privilege to work with a range of organisations from across the country in this year’sReview. Without their input, our aims of spreading expert knowledge and raising standards simply would not be achievable. They’ll be a hard act to follow and next year’s organisations will have to be on the top of their game to meet the challenge.”

Editor of The Parliamentary Review, The Rt Hon David Curry, said: "Each of the representatives brings something very different to the table, while at the same time capitalising on the collective wisdom of their industry. There may be choppy waters ahead but organisations across the country would be well-advised to keep an eye on the representatives in this year’s Review when deciding how to set their sails.”

Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Philip Hammond, concurred: “The message we take to the world is this: we are the same outward-looking, globally-minded, big-thinking country we have always been – and we remain very firmly open for business.”

The Parliamentary Review’s publication is marked by gala events at the House of Commons on the 19th and 23rd September.