§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the downturn in the aerospace industry since 11 September. [16721]
§ Mr. WilsonOfficials in the Department of Trade and Industry remain in close contact with the UK aviation industry in co-operation with the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
The Government remain in close contact with the aerospace industry, as we are with other sectors, and with the trade associations in order to understand and evaluate the effect of the events of 11 September. It remains too early to say what will be the effect on the aerospace industry. When the impact has been fully assessed, we will be in a position to consider how best Government and the aerospace industry can work together to ensure a successful future for the industry.