The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments cleared Grant Shapps for a role as chair of Cambridge Aerospace, conditional upon not engaging in defence-related work. Shapps claimed the company aims to develop civilian technologies to mitigate aviation risks. However, critics like Labour MP Phil Brickell argued the ruling was questionable considering the company's stated defence mission and funding goals. Cambridge Aerospace has received significant investment and describes its mission as protecting against aerial threats, indicating a potential conflict with Shapps's previous governmental role.
The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) cleared Grant Shapps to chair Cambridge Aerospace, permitting him to provide strategic direction without engaging in defence matters.
Acoba accepted Shapps's assertion that Cambridge Aerospace focuses on civilian aerospace, despite concerns regarding the company's stated goals related to defence technology.
Phil Brickell criticized Acoba's decision, suggesting it ignores Cambridge Aerospace's public claims about being a defence tech company involved in military-grade technology.
Cambridge Aerospace co-founder Prof Steven Barrett claimed the company aims to protect the UK and allies from aerial threats, indicating a focus on defence.
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