LAUNCH AID FOR THE A350 AIRBUS

That this House calls on the Government for an early decision to support launch aid for the A350 and ensure that Airbus uses British workers and technology to build the wing on its A350; recognises the important contribution the work will make to the British manufacturing base; notes that the UK, France, Germany and Spain, where Airbus has its principal factories, have been asked to pledge launch aid for the project; further notes that the UK has confirmed its commitment to the project and the subsequent UK jobs but is yet to announce its financial contribution; and urges the Government to bring forward its announcement and pledge financial commitment to the A350 project.