§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will institute an investigation into the failure of the De Lorean Car Co. Ltd.; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Prior:As my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House announced on 21 October 1982, the Public Accounts Committee has decided to examine this matter. I believe this is the right way to proceed.
The Government deeply regret that, despite every effort by the receivers, it has not been possible to resurrect the operation at Dunmurry, although the Government will consider on its merits any proposal that comes forward.
§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will encourage the formation of a worker cooperative to take over the assets of the De Lorean Car Co. Ltd. at Dunmurry, Northern Ireland, to provide jobs and continue production on a reduced scale of the De Lorean car.
§ Mr. Prior:No. However, the Government will consider on their merits any proposals which come forward for a manufacturing project to use the De Lorean factory in Dunmurry. This is consistent with overall Government policy, which is to encourage and maintain viable employment in Northern Ireland.