§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on the outcome of discussions between his Department and Aston Martin Lagonda with regard to financial assistance under the Industry Act.
§ Mr. HefferFollowing discussions between my Department and Aston Martin Lagonda Limited, the Government proposed to make financial assistance available to the company subject to a number of conditions. This offer was formally conveyed to Aston Martin on 29th October but it was not taken up by the company.