Debates between Henry Smith and Robert Courts during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Henry Smith and Robert Courts
Thursday 27th April 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Henry Smith Portrait Henry Smith (Crawley) (Con)
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13. What recent discussions his Department has had with the aerospace industry on the negotiations for the UK leaving the EU.

Robert Courts Portrait Robert Courts (Witney) (Con)
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19. What recent discussions his Department has had with the aerospace industry on the negotiations for the UK leaving the EU.

David Jones Portrait The Minister of State, Department for Exiting the European Union (Mr David Jones)
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Engagement with industry is a central element of our plan to build a national consensus around our negotiating position. The Department has been listening and talking to aerospace manufacturers and industry groups across the UK and internationally, including Rolls-Royce, Airbus, ADS and the aerospace growth partnership.