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Written question asked by Virginia Crosbie (Conservative) on Monday, 5 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 June 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


RAF Valley

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many highly skilled jobs are based at RAF Valley; and whether he has plans to increase that number.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) commitment to RAF Valley is enduring. It is the second largest employer on Ynys Mon and the largest single employer on the island of skilled workers with around 1,200 civilian contractors and 300 uniformed personnel based there. The MOD continues to invest heavily in the station, including investment announced in the last 18 months of some £775 million that will continue to support hundreds of skilled jobs in the local area over the coming years.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
187852
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Job creation Skilled workers RAF Valley
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk