§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Industry with which companies the Government have now concluded planning agreements; with which companies such negotiations are currently proceeding; and if he will make a statement on these negotiations.
§ Mr. Les Huckfield:The Government have concluded one planning agreement with a company, Chrysler United Kingdom Ltd., and one with a nationalised industry, the National Coal Board. Discussions on planning agreements between Government and individual companies are confidential. Talks have been held with a number of companies covering a wide range of industries. Announcements on progress in individual cases will be made as appropriate under section 21 (3) of the Industry Act 1975.