§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Secretary of State for Industry, pursuant to the answer of 30 November. Official Report, c. 155, what discussions his Department has now had with regard to the purchase of Buxted poultry factory, Gainsborough, by W. Hermans & Sons Limited of East Markham, Newark; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorDiscussions of this nature are a matter of commercial confidence between the Department and the company concerned.