Debates between Stephanie Peacock and Gavin Robinson during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephanie Peacock and Gavin Robinson
Wednesday 2nd September 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stephanie Peacock Portrait Stephanie Peacock (Barnsley East) (Lab)
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What assessment he has made of the future of the aerospace sector in Northern Ireland.

Gavin Robinson Portrait Gavin Robinson (Belfast East) (DUP)
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What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on support for the aerospace sector in Northern Ireland.

Robin Walker Portrait The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (Mr Robin Walker)
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The Government recognise that this industry is key to Northern Ireland’s economic success, with the sector in Northern Ireland valued at over £1.8 billion. Like many sectors, aerospace has come under immense pressure during the pandemic. That is why we put unprecedented support in place through the job retention scheme and the Bank of England’s covid corporate financing facility. Last week, I met Bombardier at its Shorts site and Stratospheric Platforms to discuss the challenges and opportunities for developing the sector and how the UK Government can support their success.