HC Deb 17 March 1977 vol 928 c282W
63. Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will visit the British Leyland plant at Cofton Hackett.

Mr. Les Huckfield

My right hon. Friend has no present plans to do so.

Mr. Kenenth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether British Leyland Ltd. has made any application to him for Government guarantees of the company's borrowings from the banks or for any other assistance with the company's cash flow problems; and, if so, what response he has given.

Mr. Les Huckfield

I have not received requests from the company for assistance beyond the £100 million tranche already agreed.

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