HC Deb 24 November 1980 vol 994 cc12-3W
39. Mr. Geoffrey Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what are the Government's intentions with regard to the latest request for financial support from British Leyland.

Sir Keith Joseph

The hon. Member will be aware that we have recently received British Leyland's corporate plan, which contains details of British Leyland's funding requirements. We are currently considering the plan, and I shall make a statement to the House in due course.

42. Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will place a version of the British Leyland corporate plan in the Library.

Sir Keith Joseph

No. In common with similar documents prepared by other industries, British Leyland's corporate plan contains commercially confidential information which cannot be revealed. However, as in previous years, the Department will consider the provision of a report on the plan.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if, pursuant to his statement to the House on 20 December 1979, he will confirm that the British Leyland 1980 corporate plan requested £297 million for 1980 with a further £133 million between 1981 and 1983; and if his statement committed the Government to provide a total of £300 million extra money up to the end of 1981.

Mr. David Mitchell

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.