§ 40. Mr. Wareingthe Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the current position with regard to bids for Leyland Bus.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe board of The Rover Group is considering the bids received for Leyland Bus and my right hon. Friend will make a further statement shortly. The chairman of The Rover Group has stated publicly that he is exploring the possibilities for collaborative and other arrangements with other manufacturers.