§ Mr. Edelmanasked the Secretary of State for Industry what advice he has given British Leyland Limited in connection with its efforts to increase its exports to Japan.
§ Mr. DeakinsI have been asked to reply.
My Department and the British Embassy in Tokyo have advised British Leyland from time to time on ways of increasing exports to Japan. However, the firm's decision on how to proceed have been based on its own commercial judgment.