§ Ms StuartTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the contribution of the partnership between unions and management at Rover Longbridge to the continuation of motor car production at the plant. [71616]
§ Mr. ByersI have been most impressed by the positive response of the Unions and the management at Rover to the challenges now facing the company. There is no doubt that the agreement reached last year to introduce flexible working patterns and to reduce costs has played a significant role in helping to secure the Mini investment.