HC Deb 16 July 1981 vol 8 c436W
17. Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what royalty payments have been received from the De Lorean Company to date; and what information he has regarding the progress of sales of this company's product in the United States of America.

Mr. Adam Butler

A royalty payment of £205,350 relating to the quarter ended 30 June 1981 has been received. 1110 cars have been dispatched to America from Belfast. The next shipment of some 525 cars is expected to leave tomorrow.

I understand that, so far, about 450 cars have been forwarded to dealers.