HC Deb 01 May 2003 vol 404 c476W
Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the aerospace industry in North Wales. [97547]

Peter Hain

I remain positive about the prospects for this sector in North Wales, which, happily, provides employment opportunities for the hon. Gentleman's constituents. I continue to support extensions to services across Wales, which of course benefit local support industries.

My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales recently visited Airbus Industries in Broughton. He has also met Aerospace Wales, who have a clear and ambitious vision, representing an exciting future for the industry throughout Wales.