Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Healey and Chris Webb

Monday 15th December 2025 Commons Chamber

[John Healey]

I can indeed. A wish a happy Christmas to the hon. Gentleman and the whole House.

[Chris Webb (Blackpool South) (Lab)]

The recent Typhoon deal is welcome news in my constituency of Blackpool South, an area in the country where we see high levels of deprivation, but also high demand for jobs and apprentices. Can the Minister outline what more can be done? Could there be a domestic order? What other deals are we looking at internationally to create more of the jobs and apprenticeships that we need on the Fylde coast?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Healey and Chris Webb

Monday 8th September 2025 Commons Chamber

[Chris Webb (Blackpool South) (Lab)]

Young people in my constituency are crying out for decent, well-paid jobs, especially in the defence sector, so will the Secretary of State agree to meet me to discuss the Typhoon order that is desperately needed, not only for our country, but for jobs across Blackpool and Lancashire?

[John Healey]

I will indeed, and my hon. Friend will be encouraged, I hope, by the visit I paid to Turkey, and the initial agreement that I have signed with Turkey for a big new order of Typhoons, which will be built in Lancashire.