Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 July 2000. It was answered by Stephen Byers (Labour) on Thursday, 27 July 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assistance is being planned for the Rover supply chain during the interruption to production of the Rover 75 while the production line is being moved from Oxford to Longbridge. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Burden: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assistance is being planned for the Rover supply chain during the interruption to production of the Rover 75 while the production line is being moved from Oxford to Longbridge. [133760] Mr. Byers: In April I announced a fund of £12 million to support the Rover supply chain in the West Midlands. This fund will now be available to assist companies in all regions of England who are heavily dependent on the revenue from supplying parts for the Rover 75. Some £5 million remains uncommitted in the fund for this purpose.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c720W; 133760
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Cars Government assistance Manufacturing industries Rover Group Oxford Longbridge
Contains statistics: Yes
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