§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the progress of negotiations between British Leyland and the National Enterprise Board, and the Sigma Motor Corporation of South Africa, on the proposed merger of the two enterprises within South Africa; what stake British Leyland will hold in the amalgamated enterprise; how many British Leyland factories will come under the control of the joint enterprise; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldI understand the details of the proposed merger between Leyland South Africa and the Sigma Motor Corporation have still to be finalised. My right hon. Friend expects to receive proposals from the National Enterprise Board shortly.