ROLLS ROYCE PLC

Early day motion 1752, tabled 25 June 2007 by Bob Laxton (Labour). Signed by 36 members.

That this House congratulates Rolls Royce PLC's Civil Aviation division in Derby for securing record orders worth more than $12 billion for their Trent engine series at the recent Paris Airshow; notes that Rolls Royce is an important player in the national economy and that its continued success creates and guarantees thousands of jobs at Rolls Royce and in other suppliers and companies nationwide; further notes that Rolls Royce should receive commendation for its continued development of more fuel-efficient engines which have managed to cut emissions with each new engine design, helping to reduce environmental impact; and calls on the Government to increase investment in qualifications such as engineering to ensure Rolls Royce has access to the next generation of innovators and designers as well as offering continued support to vital manufacturing industries.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 5, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.