HC Deb 28 February 1977 vol 927 c81W
17. Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what conclusions he drew from his visit to Longbridge on 11th February.

Mr. Les Huckfield

I refer the hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Perry Barr (Mr. Rooker) on 15th February.—[Vol. 926, c.207.]

Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on the present position regarding the funding of British Leyland as between his Department and the National Enterprise Board.

Mr. Les Huckfield

As my right hon. Friend informed the House on 21st July, £100 million of loan finance would be required by British Leyland. £30 million would be provided under Section 8 of the Industry Act 1972 and the remainder made available from the NEB's resources.