HC Deb 22 July 1998 vol 316 c568W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement on the aerospace sector in Lancashire. [51629]

Mr. Battle

[holding answer 21 July 1998]: The Government are aware of the major economic importance of the aerospace industry for Lancashire, and for the North-West region more generally. This region is the largest single centre of UK aerospace activity, supporting 60,000 jobs. The Government work closely with the Consortium of Lancashire Aerospace to enhance this sector's competitiveness further.