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HANSARDFord in BridgendThe hon. Lady asks where the jobs will come from, which is a reasonable and fair question. We work closely with the unions and the Welsh Government in seeking to exploit every…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThe hon. Gentleman talks about remaining in Europe, but the sector strongly supports the deal that the Prime Minister negotiated with the European Commission. The Government and I…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThe hon. Gentleman points to the statements from the motor manufacturing sector that the current deal suits the sector.10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThe hon. Lady highlights the £1.1 billion that has been made available through a range of schemes, including the Faraday challenge, the Stephenson challenge, the autonomous…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in Bridgendrose —10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThe hon. Gentleman raises an important point about supply chains and that was considered as part of our conference call discussing the formation of the taskforce. Work is…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendYes, I can. I have already stated that the support made available to Honda and its supply chain will be available to Ford and its supply chain. The hon. Gentleman makes an…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendMy right hon. Friend makes the important point that Europe faces similar challenges. I have already pointed to the 5,000 jobs that have been lost in the automotive sector in…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising those points and for his comments and contributions in the call that we had earlier today. He rightly points out that this is a…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for underlining the points in relation to Brexit, because Ford has stated clearly that Brexit has nothing to do with this decision.…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point about the need to attract investment in this sector, but he is somewhat selective with the data that he presents. All automotive…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendMy hon. Friend makes an extremely important point and speaks with passion and real understanding based on his experience of having worked at the site. He talks about the warm…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThe hon. Gentleman quotes Ford from February, but I can quote Ford from before each and every meaningful vote in this House. It is strange that he is happy to heed Ford’s calls…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThe UK’s modern industrial strategy clearly sets out the foundation for an approach across the UK that includes the automotive sector deal and other deals across a whole range of…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThe hon. Gentleman wants an independent Wales, but I am unsure what opportunities that would create for attracting investment in the Welsh economy. He will be well aware that I am…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThe hon. Gentleman makes an extremely important point about the sense of identity, and we view those comments positively because of the ownership that is felt in the community…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendMaybe I should answer that question with another question. When will the hon. Gentleman vote for the deal to provide a stable environment in which to continue exporting to the…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendSteven Armstrong, the head of Ford Europe, explicitly said: “It’s important that we get the agreement ratified that’s on the table at the moment.” I was happy to vote for that…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendWith your permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the future of Ford’s engine plant in Bridgend, south Wales. On Thursday, Ford announced the start of a…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendI thank the hon. Lady for her comments, but I must express disappointment in the tone that she chose to take, which contrasted with the tone adopted by both the Welsh Government…10 Jun 2019