HC Deb 14 February 1991 vol 185 c568W
14. Mr. Colin Shepherd

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the development of the aircraft construction industry in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Needham

Following its privatisation in October 1989, Short Brothers plc, which is the only aircraft manufacturer in Northern Ireland, is implementing a major capital investment programme aimed at making it a viable and self-sustaining aerospace employer.

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