§ Richard BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what estimate she has made of the impact of Alstom's decision to terminate train manufacturing at its Birmingham Washwood Heath Plant on jobs in(a) the supply chain and (b) the West Midlands region. [124507]
§ Jacqui SmithMy Officials within the Government Office for the West Midlands are in discussion with officers from Birmingham City Council's Economic Development Department, the Regional Development Agency, Jobcentre Plus and Alstom's senior managers over the future of the Washwood Heath plant. Alstom's plans for the site are not yet clear but officials will continue to work closely with the company to support both Alstom and their supply chain as appropriate.