, MP for Washington and
Sunderland West, has welcomed the news that Nissan will increase
production at the Sunderland plant by 20% and double the amounts
of parts it sources from UK-based companies to ensure it meets
WTO rules of origin.
The issue of WTO rules of origin and the use of parts sourced
from the UK is an issue MP has raised in Parliament
over the past few months, most notably in a speech she delivered
during the 2017 Budget debates calling on the Government to
establish a materials catapult to boost production of materials
in the North East.
MP said:
“This is fantastic news for Sunderland and I am thrilled to see
Nissan investing again in our area. This welcome news is down to
the hard work and dedication of the employees and management of
the Nissan plant, along with its crucial supply chain.
“This is something I have called on the Government to do through
investing to boost production of UK-sourced materials for Nissan
cars to meet WTO rules of origin, and it is welcome that Nissan
will go ahead with this investment themselves to ensure the
future of the plant and their employees. It is important the
Government supports this move too.
“Families across Sunderland and the wider North East will be just
as delighted as I am with this news and will be celebrating the
continued partnership between the people of our area and Nissan.
Long may it continue.”
