HC Deb 14 November 1979 vol 973 c672W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) when he expects the installation of the computerised assembly carriers in the De Lorean car factory to be completed and production commenced on prototypes;

(2) what is the current form of the private financial contribution to De Lorean cars and the current value of (a) money already expended on research and (b) the cash contribution;

(3) if he will list the sole general and other partners in the De Lorean Research Partnership Ltd.;

(4) how many United States dealers are supporting the De Lorean car project with financial assistance and distributionships;

(5) if he has had any discussions, in connection with the progress of the De Lorean car project, with the relevant Canadian Minister, in view of the experience of the Canadian Government and the production of the Bricklin car.

Mr. Giles Shaw

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.