Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Tonia Antoniazzi Excerpts
Wednesday 15th January 2025

(3 days, 10 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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I call the Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.

Tonia Antoniazzi Portrait Tonia Antoniazzi (Gower) (Lab)
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The Government have a visibly strong relationship with Airbus in respect of its presence in north Wales. What representations is the Secretary of State making to ensure that there is equivalent investment for the Spirit AeroSystems workers in Belfast?

Hilary Benn Portrait Hilary Benn
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The fact that Airbus wants to acquire the A220 wing production and wants more A220 wings to be built in Belfast is, I think, a sign of its willingness to invest and to see that production grow and prosper.