HC Deb 02 February 2000 vol 343 cc603-4W
Mr. Drew

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if the inquiry he has commissioned into TransTec will cover the decision by Ford UK to execute their penalty clauses. [107875]

Mr. Byers

The conduct of the inspection is a matter for the independent inspectors.

Mr. Drew

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has made to ensure that the current inquiry into TransTec does not prevent its sale as a going concern. [108048]

Mr. Byers

[holding answer 1 February 2000]: Any sale of TransTec is a matter for the administrative receivers. The inspection should not affect any commercial arrangements being made by them.

Mr. Drew

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has made to minimise the impact on creditors, suppliers and employees of the current inquiry into TransTec. [108049]

Mr. Byers

[holding answer 1 February 2000]: There is no reason why the inspection, as such, should have any impact on creditors, suppliers and employees.