HC Deb 13 February 1986 vol 91 cc521-2W
Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) if the Government have been approached by Hestair Dennis with a view to conducting exploratory talks as to the future arrangements or ownership of Leyland Bus;

(2) if the Government have been approached by Mercedes-Benz with a view to conducting exploratory talks as to the future arrangements or ownership of Leyland Bus;

(3) if the Government have been approached by Hino with a view to conducting exploratory talks as to the future arrangements or ownership of Leyland Bus;

(4) if the Government have been approached by MAN with a view to conducting exploratory talks as to the future arrangements or ownership of Leyland Bus;

(5) if the Government have been approached by Daf with a view to conducting exploratory talks as to the future arrangements or ownership of Leyland Bus;

(6) if the Government have been approached by Scania with a view to conducting exploratory talks as to the future arrangements or ownership of Leyland Bus;

(7) if the Government have been approached by Renault with a view to conducting exploratory talks as to the future arrangements or ownership of Leyland Bus;

(8) if the Government have been approached by Iveco with a view to conducting exploratory talks as to the future arrangements or ownership of Leyland Bus.

Mr. Peter Morrison

No such approach has been made.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if the Government have been approached by Volvo with a view to conducting exploratory talks as to the future arrangements or ownership of Leyland Bus.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Yes; and the company is being invited to explain its interest with BL.

Mr. Campbell-Savours

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if the Government have been approached by Ikarus with a view to conducting exploratory talks as to the future arrangements or ownership of Leyland Bus.

Mr. Peter Morrison

A representative of Ikarus has briefly discussed with my officials possible ventures in the United Kingdom, but ownership or any other form of merger with Leyland Bus was not discussed.