§ 63. Mr. John Carlisleasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he last met representatives of Vauxhall Motors, Luton; and what subjects were discussed.
§ Mr. ButcherMy right hon. Friend has not met representatives of Vauxhall Motors since assuming his 487W duties as Secretary of State. My right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Richmond, Yorks (Mr. Brittan) met the chairman of Vauxhall Motors on 3 December 1985, however, for a general discussion about Vauxhall's future plans in the United Kingdom. During the meeting, Vauxhall announced plans for investment of £8.7 million at its Ellesmere Port plant, creating 600 jobs and boosting output to enable 64 per cent. of its projected 1986 domestic sales to be met from United Kingdom production. It also announced a 1986 United Kingdom content target of 60 per cent. for those vehicles.