§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Prime Minister if he will urge the German, French and Italian Prime Ministers to encourage the sale of their indigenous car industries.
§ The Prime MinisterThe commercially-driven trend towards more cross-border, joint ventures and strategic alliances is expected to continue in the European car industry. I am sure that my German, French and Italian opposite numbers will not stand in the way of this process, which will strengthen Europe's global competitiveness.
I am delighted that the French Government are following the United Kingdom's example and going ahead with their plan to privatise Renault.