§ 30. Ms. Jo Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if there is any intention on the part of the BL board to separate Freight Rover from Land Rover within Leyland Vehicles; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonLand Rover UK Ltd. includes Land Rover Ltd. and Freight Rover. Leyland Vehicles is a separate subsidiary of the Rover Group. The Rover Group has no plans to separate Freight Rover from Land Rover.
§ 39. Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a further statement on the future of Leyland Vehicles.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonThe board of the Rover Group are considering the bids received for Leyland Bus and my right hon. Friend will make a further statement shortly. The chairman of the Rover Group has stated publicly that he is exploring the possibilities for collaborative and other arrangements with other manufacturers.