Ferranti (Hansard, 1 November 1989)

§ 51. Mr. Cohen
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions his Department has had with representatives of Ferranti; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Douglas Hogg
The company has informed my Department of its financial difficulties. However, it is for the company to explore the various solutions that may be open to it.

§ 68. Mr. Strang
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he or his officials has met representatives of Ferranti International Signal plc to discuss the company's current financial difficulties; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Redwood
My hon. and noble Friend the Minister for Trade has listened to the views of Ferranti and senior management of the company have met officials of my Department.
However, it is for the company to explore the various solutions that may be open to it.

§ Mr. Alfred Morris
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has had concerning the recent difficulties of Ferranti Limited; what replies he has sent; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Redwood
A number of hon. Members have expressed concern about the position of Ferranti. However, it is for the company to explore the various options that appear open to it.