HC Deb 26 March 1973 vol 853 cc216-7W
46. Mr. Edelman

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will seek to acquire a majority holding in BSA Ltd.

Mr. Anthony Grant

No, Sir. In his statement of 19th March, my right hon. Friend the Minister for Industrial Development indicated that proposals had been made to him by Manganese Bronze Holdings Ltd. for Government assistance to be given to a new motor cycle company. These proposals are being considered.