HC Deb 24 January 1977 vol 924 c420W
21. Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what pressure he has put on international motor manufacturers to increase their model build in this country.

Mr. Cryer

My Department is in close and continuing contact with the international motor manufacturers and is exploring with the industry ways of improving the industry's efficiency. This is the best way to ensure maximum car production in this country. As an example of the progress being made, I am pleased to say that under the reorganisation of production facilities at Chrysler, the Alpine car, which was formerly built in France, is now also being assembled at Ryton, and during this year its United Kingdom content should reach over 50 per cent.