HC Deb 23 March 1977 vol 928 cc569-70W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether it is his intention to direct the National Enterprise Board to prohibit British Leyland from signing building contracts for the new Mini replacement programme facilities, pending his review of the future structure and investment for British Leyland.

Mr. Les Huckfield

No.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether, following the Press statement number 79, issued by his Department on 15th March, confirming that a review of British Leyland will now be needed, he will state by what date he expects this review to be completed; and whether he will undertake to publish the result of the review as a White Paper.

Mr. Les Huckfield

No. The form in which the Government's conclusions on the review will be published cannot be anticipated before the review is completed.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many cars have been lost by British Leyland since the start of the toolmakers' dispute; and what is the total sales value of the cars lost during the dispute.

Mr. Les Huckfield

This is a matter for the company.

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