"My Lords, our position is very clear: we are where we are and we are not joining the customs union. The Government will defend the interests of British manufacturers and our deeply integrated UK-EU automotive supply chains. Where the proposed IAA “Made in Europe” risks disadvantaging them, the Secretary of …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, my noble friend rightly reminds us that cyber attacks affect companies of all sizes, and this is a stark reminder that JLR is not only the manufacturer but also the anchor of the supply chain. We are working with JLR, lenders, local partners and suppliers to safeguard viable …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, we understand the anxiety that this announcement causes among workers, families and communities in the area where JLR is based. We are determined that Britain will remain a world-leading automotive nation. Our industrial strategy reduces electricity costs, commits £4 billion to DRIVE35 to advance manufacturing and research, and …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, we are closely monitoring the growing presence of Chinese electric and hybrid vehicles and are engaging directly with UK manufacturers. My loyalty lies with Range Rover: mine is almost five years old now, so I am waiting for the electric version to come on to the market. We …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, with due respect to the noble Lord, I think that is a really simplistic point. The scale and speed of global transformation in this sector is being faced by every automotive manufacturer, not only in this country but elsewhere in the world. Manufacturers everywhere, and I mean everywhere …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, the Government have no intention of intervening in individual business decisions. What Jaguar Land Rover decides and who its partners are is entirely the responsibility of Jaguar Land Rover. Having said that, we work very closely with JLR, the trade unions and local partners to ensure that no …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"My Lords, the United Kingdom is a trading nation—we trade with every country across the world. We are doing free trade deals right across the globe, the recent one, obviously, being with India and with the Gulf countries. We are a trading nation, and we have to support our manufacturers …..." Lord Leong - View Speech
"I assure my noble friend that in the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, all our ministerial cars are manufactured in the United Kingdom. I am sure that I speak for other departments as well...." Lord Leong - View Speech