§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Prime Minister if she is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Department of Trade and Industry and the Northern Ireland Office in relation to Government policy on action in respect of Lotus Cars and its involvement with de Lorean; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterDe Lorean Motor Cars Limited is in receivership and liquidation. Matters arising from the company's affairs are the concern of the joint liquidators, the joint receivers and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. I am satisfied that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has consulted, where necessary, with the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.