§ Mr. MadelTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether, should the Toyota motor company decide to build an assembly plant in the United Kingdom, any possibility of Government financial aid towards start-up costs would be subject to EEC Commission restriction or rejection; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Atkins[holding answer 6 February 1989]: If the Toyota motor corporation were to apply for financial assistance for establishment of a motor vehicle assembly plant in the United Kingdom, and if the Government were to decide to make an offer of aid, then the European Community procedures described in my other answer today to my hon. Friend would apply. The company is aware of the position.