HC Deb 10 April 2002 vol 383 c2W
13. Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the aerospace industry in North Wales. [44159]

Mr. Touhig

I recognise that prospects for the whole of the North Wales aerospace industry are underpinned by the continued success of Airbus at Broughton. I am pleased that Airbus has so far managed to weather the uncertainty brought about by September 11 with minimal risk to jobs. This has been due in no small part to the good working relationship built up between management and unions. I would urge Airbus staff to continue to work constructively with unions arid management in the coming months.