§ Mr. Bendallasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if he will specify the figure that has been invested to date by the Government in relation to the creation and development of the specialised CR6 taxi cab;
(2) if he will give details of the latest position with regard to the development of the CR6 taxi cab and a date when production is likely to start.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonInformation relating to projects under the Department's support for innovation scheme, such as the CR6 taxi, is regarded as commercial-in-confidence between the applicant and the Department.
However, in respect of this particular project, there is some public acknowledgement of the Department's support. This can be found in the 1985 annual report of Manganese Bronze Holdings plc, the parent company of London Taxis International Ltd.