HC Deb 21 November 1960 vol 630 cc767-8
58. Mr. de Freitas

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that many of the components of the vehicles made by Fords of Dagenham are manufactured in Lincoln; and whether he will make a statement on the proposed acquisition by a foreign company of a large number of the shares of this company.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Selwyn Lloyd)

I am aware that some of the components of vehicles made by Fords of Dagenham are manufactured in Lincoln. As regards the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to my statement after Questions today. The statement also covers the question of vehicle components.