HC Deb 15 May 1978 vol 950 c2W
Mr. Loyden

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on the negotiations between his Department and the General Electric Company about the establishment of a furniture factory at Runcorn.

Mr. Cryer

Discussions between the Department and a company about the terms under which financial assistance may be provided are always confidential. In the present case I am hopeful that these discussions will be completed shortly.