Written questions

Rolls Royce: Engines

2026-07-12 · Department for Business and Trade · 18146 · Official question

Dr Luke Evans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Rolls Royce regarding the (a) progress of the Ultrafan project in the UK and (b) potential opportunities for a commercial Ultrafan Engine to be built in the UK.

Answer

The Government recognises that a successful Rolls-Royce entry into the single aisle aircraft market could deliver significant UK economic benefits, including high value jobs and growth across the aerospace supply chain. Rolls-Royce is a major UK employer ...