HC Deb 05 July 1982 vol 27 c9W
20. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how he assesses the prospects of the truck and tractor industry for the coming years.

Mr. Norman Lamont

Both these industries have been badly hit by the depth of the recession and some difficult decisions have had to be taken at company and plant level. Until world-wide demand picks up prospects are likely to remain uncertain.

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