HC Deb 25 February 1980 vol 979 cc458-9W
29. Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he has now communicated to the chairman of the National Enterprise Board and the chairman of BL the views expressed by hon. Members that there be no obstruction to the purchase by Aston Martin Lagonda of the MG marque and factory, in the light of BL's decision to terminate MG sports car production at Abingdon; and if he will place a copy of the communication in the Library.

Mr.David Mitchell

As my hon. Friend knows, I wrote to the managing director of BL Cars on 20 February drawing his attention to the concern of my hon. Friend and of my hon. Friend the Member for Abingdon (Mr. Benyon), as expressed in the House on 6 February. I do not propose to place a copy of my letter in the Library.

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