Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 20659

Defence: Manufacturing Industries

Tabled: 17 December 2024
Answered: 19 December 2024

Question

Suella Braverman

Reform UKFareham and Waterlooville

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent high-skilled jobs from moving to Europe in the context of the potential closure of the Airbus Portsmouth site.

Answer

Maria Eagle
His Majesty’s Government (HMG) is working to ensure that the UK remains a leading hub for the global space sector and as a destination for the talent which is required to continue to develop the industry. HMG is engaging with Airbus to understand its cons...

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