§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry what offers of financial assistance have been made to the Worcester Engineering Co. Ltd. for its proposed takeover of the assets of the Kirkby Workers Co-operative; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Les Huckfield:No formal offer of financial assistance has been made to the Worcester Engineering Co. Ltd. for its proposed takeover of the assets of Kirkby Manufacturing and Engineering Co. Ltd. My right hon. Friend the Minister of State is in discussion with Worcester on the terms and conditions on which he is prepared to make an offer of assistance.