§ Sir Philip Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many fire bomb attacks have been made on premises owned, rented or occupied by the De Lorean Car Company in the last two years; how many attacks by snipers on De Lorean executives have been reported to the Royal Ulster Constabulary in the last two years; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe Royal Ulster Constabulary knows of four occasions last summer when the De Lorean factory came under attack by petrol bombers. One of these attacks, in which a number of petrol bombs were used, caused serious damage to a building housing company records but the others resulted in only minor damage. No attacks by snipers on company executives have been reported to the Royal Ulster Constabulary, nor are they aware that any such attacks have taken place.
§ Mr. David Youngasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make the fullest consultation with United Kingdom subcontractors on the effect the cancellation of the De Lorean orders for their products would have on their businesses before any decision is made on the future of the firm by his Department.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerI can assure the hon. Member that the Government will take the fullest account of all relevant considerations before any decision is made.