Medium-sized Helicopter Industry 2023-11-20
2023-11-20
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Q1
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The medium-sized helicopter industry in the south-west is seeking government support to sustain its operations and future growth.
What steps his Department is taking to help support the medium-sized helicopter industry in the south-west. Helicopters form an important part of our integrated operating concept, with investment in rotary capability supporting existing and future platforms.
Helicopters form an important part of our integrated operating concept. Through past and current investment in rotary capability, the UK industrial base remains well placed to support existing and future helicopter platforms. Positive progress is being made towards the next stage of the competition with the three downselected suppliers: Airbus Helicopters UK, Leonardo Helicopters UK and Lockheed Martin UK.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific steps being taken by his Department to support the medium-sized helicopter industry in the south-west were not detailed.
Helicopters Form An Important Part Of Our Integrated Operating Concept.
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Q2
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The medium-sized helicopter industry in the south-west is awaiting a crucial invitation to negotiate for its future.
Can my hon. Friend confirm that the invitation to negotiate for the medium-sized helicopter will indeed be issued by the end of December? We are keen to get on with this, and that is certainly our intention.
I am grateful to my hon. Friend. We are keen to get on with this, and that is certainly our intention. At the moment, we are in the process of securing final cross-Government approval. As I said, that is our aim, but I cannot absolutely guarantee it.
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Assessment & feedback
The exact timing of the invitation to negotiate was not confirmed with certainty.
We Are Keen To Get On With This, And That Is Certainly Our Intention.
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