Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Judy Mallaber (Labour). It was answered on Thursday, 4 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Topical Questions
- Question
- Some of my constituents work for the engineering company, Firth Rixson, in Darley Dale, one of only three plants in the world making rings for aeroplane jet engines. Will my right hon. Friend use his good offices to help resolve its dispute with Tory-controlled Derbyshire Dales council? It has put in place a noise abatement order that could close down the company, which has been there for 70 years and employs 160 people.
- Answer
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My hon. Friend draws attention to the UK's strength in aerospace—not only in her constituency, but in many others, too. Aerospace is one sector that has been strongly supported by the strategic investment fund that we have set up. Sadly, that support has been described as disgraceful by Conservative Members, but we believe that it is valuable and important.
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 506 c1013
- Session
- 2009-10
- Oral question type
- Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Firth Rixson Heating Oil Renewable energy Darley Dale
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