De Lorean Cars

HC Deb 25 November 1981 vol 13 cc381-2W

Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will place a copy of any agreement between De Lorean Cars Ltd. and GPD Industries in the Library; and if he will make a statement on the relationship between the two companies.

Mr. Adam Butler

No. Agreements with other companies entered upon by De Lorean Motor Cars Ltd. are commercially confidential. I understand that De Lorean Motor Cars Ltd has a commercial relationship with GPD Services Inc. relating to the supply of goods and services.

Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what have been (a) the total production to the most reasonable practicable date and (b) the sales of the De Lorean motor car.

Mr. Adam Butler

At 18 November 1981, 6,098 cars had been produced by De Lorean Motor Cars Ltd, of which 5,286 had been shipped from Belfast and 3,179 had been delivered to dealers. I understand that approximately 2,000 cars have been sold, and that the dealers choose to retain the remaining cars, for which they have paid, for promotional and demonstrating purposes.