§ Mr. Roger Kingasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to what extent provision is made in the BL corporate plan for initial investment in engine technology necessary to comply with the European Economic Community requirements on car exhaust emissions; what estimate is available to him of the likely eventual cost of this investment; and if he will make it his policy to authorise any necessary additional investment for this purpose within the framework of BL's corporate plan.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe assumptions and investment forecasts for particular elements in the BL corporate plan are commercially confidential. Any adjustments to the company's plans on account of European Community vehicle emissions requirements would be considered by the Government in the framework of the corporate planning process operated under the memorandum of understanding between BL and the Secretary of State.