Motor Industry

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 2:56 pm on 17 December 2008.

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Photo of David Taylor David Taylor Labour, North West Leicestershire 2:56, 17 December 2008

My hon. Friend is an acknowledged parliamentary expert on this subject. He was in the Chamber last week for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform questions. The Minister, who is a man of great intellect, energy and commitment in relation to parts suppliers, said:

"I have written to automotive suppliers, through the lead manufacturers, outlining a range and package of measures that are on the table and available now or will be available very shortly."—[Hansard, 11 December 2008; Vol. 485, c. 665.]

Sadly, four days later, in an e-mail to me, a significant parts supplier in my constituency said:

"No information regarding what support is available, or is likely to be available shortly, has ever been circulated to us, either from the Lead Manufacturers or any other source. Might I ask that you brief us on what those support mechanisms may be?"

I turn that question to the Minister, and hope that he can respond today or at a later time.