Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Bridget Phillipson and Michael Fallon

Thursday 7th February 2013 Commons Chamber

[Bridget Phillipson (Houghton and Sunderland South) (Lab)]

The Secretary of State knows that Nissan is vital to the north-east’s long-term economy and provides much-needed jobs and investment. Is there not a significant risk that the uncertainty about Britain’s future in Europe, which will continue for many years, could jeopardise this?

[Michael Fallon]

I am well aware of Nissan’s importance to the north-east. I visited recently and have spoken to the senior management at Nissan about the Prime Minister’s speech to reassure them that we see a future for this country within a protected and enhanced single market. That is what is important for Nissan and many other companies in the sector.