§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what talks or contacts, formal or informal, have taken place recently between the Government and General Motors; and what discussions there have been in this context about Leyland Vehicles and Land Rover.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThere have been no meetings between Ministers and General Motors since my meeting with Mr. Stempel reported to the House on 22 May 1986, at columns 249–50. Working level contacts between officials of my Department and companies in the vehicle industry, including GM, have continued in the normal way.
§ Mr. Fatchettasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what current discussions are taking place between his Department, General Motors and BL about joint schemes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe Government share the view of the BL board that all options regarding the future of BL's commercial vehicle operations should be reviewed. The chairman of BL has stated publicly that he is exploring the possibilities for collaborative and other arrangements with other manufacturers.
§ Mr. Fatchettasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions are taking place between his Department, BL and General Motors about possible marketing arrangements involving General Motors and Land Rover.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonNone.
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§ Mr. Terry Davisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether any discussions are taking place between his Department, the BL board and General Motors about the future of Freightrover.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonNo discussions have taken place since my right hon. Friend's statement of April 24 with any party regarding the sale of Freight Rover but, as with other BL businesses, opportunities for collaboration and other arrangements with other manufacturers will continue to be explored.