HC Deb 19 April 2000 vol 348 c531W
22. Mr. Denzil Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry regarding the consequences for the car components industry in Wales of the sale of Rover. [118457]

Mr. Paul Murphy

I discussed this matter with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry last week and have also discussed the Assembly's response with the First Secretary of the National Assembly for Wales. I am following with interest the work of the Task Force established by the Welsh Automotive Forum and the work of the West Midlands Task Force.