Question to the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the press release entitled Business Secretary: “I'm backing investment and innovation to power good growth in every corner of the UK”, published on 22 July 2026, what assessment he has made of trends in the regional distribution of the aerospace support package.

The Government recognises the UK aerospace sector’s long-standing distribution in major regional clusters, with its workforce, innovation and manufacturing activities concentrated in regions such as the South West, West Midlands, North West, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Based on 2024 data, around 88% of the UK aerospace workforce is located outside London and the South East. The aerospace support package announced on 22 July 2026 is expected to predominately support investment, innovation and high-skilled jobs in these UK clusters.