Extract from Commons pre-recess debate - Dec 17
Friday, 18 December 2020 08:54
Jack Lopresti (Filton and Bradley Stoke) (Con):...I promised to be
brief, so related directly to defence spend is the Tempest
programme, which I welcome and thank the Government for their
ongoing commitment to. The programme is essentially the development
of the next generation of fighter aircraft, which will ensure that
the UK can retain its world-leading position in combat aerospace
and guarantee freedom of action. As I have said, hundreds of jobs
in my constituency will be protected and...Request free trial
(Filton and Bradley Stoke) (Con):...I promised
to be brief, so related directly to defence spend is the Tempest
programme, which I welcome and thank the Government for their
ongoing commitment to. The programme is essentially the development
of the next generation of fighter aircraft, which will ensure that
the UK can retain its world-leading position in combat aerospace
and guarantee freedom of action. As I have said, hundreds of jobs
in my constituency will be protected and increased over the years
of its development. It has brought together BAE Systems,
Rolls-Royce MBDA and other
European partners. That is fantastic news, and not only for our
strategic defence capability. My hon. Friend the Member for Pudsey
(), the
Deputy Chief Whip, who is sitting in front of me, is a former
Defence Minister and has visited my constituency regarding this
programme. I thank him for that...
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