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Andrew Stephenson

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New Grammar Schools
Thursday 8th September 2016

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I know that we have overrun, but I want to accommodate remaining questions if they are extremely brief.

Andrew Stephenson Portrait Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)
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T5. Pendle is home to a number of key aerospace businesses, such as Rolls-Royce. What discussions has my hon. Friend had with the aerospace sector to ensure that we continue to support this vital industry?

Mark Garnier Portrait Mark Garnier
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The Government, with industry, are working with the Aerospace Growth Partnership to boost growth and exports. Together we have committed £3.9 billion to aerospace research up until 2026. I will shortly be visiting Rolls-Royce in Derby, and I look forward to holding a separate round-table meeting with aerospace companies later this month in Toulouse.

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