UK AEROSPACE INDUSTRY

Early day motion 726, tabled 24 January 2002 by David Borrow (Labour). Signed by 198 members.

That this House recognises the damaging effects of 11th September terrorist events on UK Aerospace; acknowledges the vital importance of this sector on the economy as a whole; notes that this high tech industry supports over 150,000 high quality jobs in 350 constituencies, generating one of Britain's biggest export surpluses; and calls upon the Government to support the industry and encourage its continued success through the development and demonstration of new technology.

Signatures by party: Labour 114, Conservative 35, Liberal Democrat 25, Labour/Co-operative 10, DUP 5, UUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.