§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry on how many occasions British Leyland has given advance warning to his Department that there is a prospect of an order by British Leyland for machine tools or equipment being placed overseas; and what action his Department takes when it receives such warnings.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThe Department was recently notified of several major propects where foreign purchases were contemplated. These have been discussed with the company before it has taken its final decisions. The purpose of such discussions is to ensure that the company gives full and proper consideration to available British alternatives.