Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 9 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 May 2000. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 15 May 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 initiatives he is pursuing to safeguard jobs in the motor components industry which may be under threat from the sale of Rover; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figure.

Answer: Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what initiatives he is pursuing to safeguard jobs in the motor components industry which may be under threat from the sale of Rover; and if he will make a statement. [121728] Mr. Alan Johnson: The sale of Rover cars to the Phoenix consortium is the best outcome to safeguard jobs in the supply chain for the models produced at Longbridge and the R75. In the longer term, the Government will continue their efforts to help the industry to improve its competitiveness. The DTI is providing a total of over £18 million of support for initiatives such as the SMMT Industry Forum and the Foresight Vehicle programme, as well as undertaking activity to attract new investment and develop exports.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 350 c22-3W; 121728
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Cars Components Government assistance Motor vehicles Manufacturing industries Rover Group
Contains statistics: Yes
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