HC Deb 27 July 1999 vol 336 c205W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what assessment he has made of the prospects for continued production in the UK by Volvo; [69322]

(2) if he will assess the (a) benefits and (b) disadvantages of withdrawing the MOD contract with Volvo Trucks; [69319]

(3) if he will make a statement on the closure of the Irvine Truck plant; and if he will list the contracts in place with Volvo; [69320]

(4) what representations he has received from Volvo on the closure of the Irvine plant. [69321]

Mr. Spellar

I will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.