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Written question asked by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Monday, 8 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 February 2021 (named day). It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 February 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Rolls-Royce: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions he has had with the management and unions of Rolls-Royce on (a) the effect on the supply chain and (b) other effects of a shutdown in production; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Government has regular engagement with Rolls-Royce on a wide range of issues, including to understand the impact of COVID-19 on its business, employees and UK supply chain and how best to help them through the crisis and into recovery.

Temporarily closing facilities is a commercial decision for Rolls-Royce and I understand the company is currently consulting with Union and Employee representatives around these proposals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
150683
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Closures Production Rolls-Royce Coronavirus
Link
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