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Lord Leong (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 September 2026

Debate

UK Automotive and Components Sector

Contribution

My Lords, with due respect to the noble Lord, I think that is a really simplistic point. The scale and speed of global transformation in this sector is being faced by every automotive manufacturer, not only in this country but elsewhere in the world. Manufacturers everywhere, and I mean everywhere globally, are responding to fierce competition now that new technologies and changing international trading conditions are in place. That is precisely why this Government have committed £2.5 billion to DRIVE35, providing long-term support for research, development, manufacturing and the transition to zero-emission vehicles. Our objective is to secure investment and high-value production here in Britain. I point out for the benefit of noble Lords that JLR has said it will seek voluntary departures wherever possible and still plans to invest £15 billion to £18 billion in this country. It has faith in this country, and I hope noble Lords across the aisle will also have faith in this country.

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