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Written question asked by Earl of Minto (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. It was answered by Lord Stockwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Aerospace Industry

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the decision by Rolls-Royce to consider moving its £1.6 trillion jet engine project and 40,000 jobs to America.

Answer

Government, through its modern Industrial Strategy, is working with industry, including Rolls-Royce, to support its industrial ambitions to unlock growth and jobs in the UK.

Government is supporting the aerospace sector, including Rolls-Royce and its supply chain, through Aerospace Technology Institute research and development programme which has funding of up to £2.3 billion to 2035. The support awarded to Rolls-Royce is key to helping it develop its new UltraFan engine which, when realised, will secure jobs in the UK for decades to come.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL13193
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Rolls-Royce Aerospace industry
Link
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