Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Jim Cousins (Labour). It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Defence-Related Employment (Tyneside)

Question: What steps he is taking to maintain levels of defence-related employment on Tyneside.

Answer: There are many companies on Tyneside and in the related travel-to-work area doing important work for defence, and we are extremely grateful to them for the skills and dedication of their employees. Good examples include A & P, which is building sections for our two carriers on the Tyne. I have visited it twice, and on the last occasion was privileged to cut the first steel. I also visited Astrum in County Durham the other day; it is producing tracks for our armoured vehicles. I have visited BAE Land Systems, which has produced the Challenger, the Warrior and the Panther and is now working on the Terrier. BAE Systems is also opening a new ammunition factory in Washington, Sunderland.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 508 c491-2; 324445
Session: 2009-10
Oral question type: Lead
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Related items: Defence-Related Employment (Tyneside)
Monday, 29 March 2010
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects: Defence Employment Tyne and Wear
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk