§ 29. Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Trade what help his Department is giving Vauxhall Motors in their negotiations to supply a commercial vehicle factory in Poland; and if he will make a statement on Government policy towards such projects.
§ Mr. MeacherTo give the kind of information referred to in the first part of the Question would not be in the commercial interests of the British firms concerned, especially whilst negotiations are in progress.
The second part of the Question is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry.
§ Mr. MillerWill the hon. Gentleman give an assurance that the application from this British firm is being dealt with expeditiously, and on all-fours with any other application from a similar firm?
§ Mr. MeacherYes, I can give the hon. Gentleman that assurance.