§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made by British Leyland over the sale of its Bathgate plant.
§ Mr. ButcherI understand from BL that it has co-operated fully in providing potential purchasers of the Bathgate plant, in particular Marshalls Tractors and JCB, with the information they need in order to come to a decision. It is as yet too early to say whether this will lead to any sale.