HC Deb 15 July 1982 vol 27 cc422-3W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he has received representations from British motor manufacturers and from components manufacturers about the proposed Nissan-Datsun plant.

Mr. Butcher

We have naturally received representations on various aspects of Nissan's proposals.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he proposes to meet representatives of the Nissan company to clarify the position of the proposed Nissan-Datsun plant in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Butcher

My right hon. Friend will be meeting with representatives of the company before the end of the month.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will make a statement on the future of the proposed Nissan-Datsun plant.

Mr. Butcher

My right hon. Friend will make a statement at the appropriate time.

Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he has received representations from the European Commission or from national Governments in the Community about the proposed Datsun plant.

Mr. Butcher

We have received no such representations.