§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Industry if British Leyland has informed him that it is being forced to place orders for machine tools abroad, due to supply difficulties of British firms.
§ Mr. CarmichaelNo. My Department is in close touch with British Leyland
796Wmotor car industry and to the textile industries, respectively, in each of the last four years under the Industry Acts.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenziePayments to motor vehicle manufacturers to 31st January 1976 were:
and with the British machine tool manufacturers in order to ensure that as far as practicable the company's purchases can be met from British manufacture.