Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 26782
Cars: Manufacturing Industries
Tabled: 27 January 2025
Answered: 24 February 2025
Named DayQuestion
Alison Griffiths
Conservative — Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of (a) the adequacy of the level of UK car production and (b) the impact of that industry on the economy.
Answer
Sarah JonesThe UK’s automotive manufacturing industry directly supports over 150,000 jobs and contributed £21.0 billion in gross value added to the economy in 2024.It plays a crucial role in driving innovation, advancing net-zero goals, and fostering economic growth...
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