Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jack Brereton and Andrew Stephenson

Tuesday 16th July 2019 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Stephenson]

I thank my hon. Friend for his question. He is right to say that the decisions by JLR and BMW about the electric Mini are votes of confidence in the workforce in the west midlands. However, we must prepare for all scenarios, and we are fully preparing for no deal and working with the industry to understand the potential impacts, including, as he says, the impact of rules of origin. We are determined to ensure that the UK continues to be a competitive location for automotive under any scenario. Alongside industry, we are investing almost £1.5 billion to ensure that we are at the forefront of new automotive technologies.

[Jack Brereton (Stoke-on-Trent South) (Con)]

21. What recent steps he has taken to support growth in the midlands.