HC Deb 27 April 1970 vol 800 c861
18. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Minister of Technology what study he has made of the evidence supplied to him by the hon. Member for Bedfordshire, South, that the United States motor manufacturers are to stop putting money into the expansion of the British car industry because of the squeeze on sales; what action he intends to take; and if he will make a statement.

The Paymaster-General (Mr. Harold Lever)

This evidence consisted of a newspaper article which I am satisfied had no basis.

Mr. Roberts

Would my right hon. Friend accept that I agree entirely with him that this front page newspaper article was rubbish? Would he also accept that there is a need to help industrial relations in that industry by assuring the workers that a British Labour Government will always ensure growth and employment, irrespective of the mutterings of Tory newspapers or Tory politicians or the whims of certain motor manufacturers?

Mr. Lever

Yes, Sir.