§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received from the employees of British Aerospace about the future of the company in the event of merger with GEC.
§ Mr. ButcherMy Department has received a number of representations from union representatives of BA employees or from hon. Members on their behalf. Replies to these representations have drawn attention to the Government's position as set out by my hon. Friend the Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry in his statement of 16 May, at column 361, and his written answer to the hon. Member for Kingswood (Mr. Hayward) of 7 June, at column234.