§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had with British Leyland on the future of its Bathgate plant.
§ Mr. ButcherThe closure of Bathgate was proposed by the BL board in its 1984 corporate plan, which was discussed in detail between the Department of Trade and Industry and BL. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of 639W State for Scotland has subsequently had regular and continuing discussions with the company about future uses for the facilities concerned.