HC Deb 19 February 1981 vol 999 cc229-30W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what discussions have taken place with Mr. de Lorean about the financial and legal implications of the agreements between the Northern Ireland Department of Commerce, the Northern Ireland Development Agency and De Lorean Company Ltd. in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Adam Butler

My officials have had discussions with directors of the company about these agreements and I met Mr. de Lorean and two directors of the company on 11 February 1981. The answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Knutsford (Mr. Bruce-Gardyne) on 12 February 1981 reflects the outcome of these discussions.—[Vol. 998, c. 973.]

Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total amount of Government grant so far given plus loans so far guaranteed by the Government to De Lorean cars per employee (a) currently working in the company and (b) at the predicted level of employment when the company is in full production.

Mr. Adam Butler

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