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Written question asked by Luke Evans (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. It was answered by Blair McDougall (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Rolls Royce: Engines

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Rolls Royce regarding the (a) progress of the Ultrafan project in the UK and (b) potential opportunities for a commercial Ultrafan Engine to be built in the UK.

Answer

The Government recognises that a successful Rolls-Royce entry into the single aisle aircraft market could deliver significant UK economic benefits, including high value jobs and growth across the aerospace supply chain.

Rolls-Royce is a major UK employer and longstanding Government partner. We are discussing how any support could secure UK jobs, skills and long-term manufacturing, while delivering value for money for taxpayers. Building on the Aerospace Technology Institute Programme, which has anchored world leading R&D in the UK and strengthened the domestic supply chain, any future support would be structured to maximise UK benefits.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18146
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Engines Rolls-Royce
Link
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