British Leyland

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 5 June 1985.

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Photo of Mr Roy Hughes Mr Roy Hughes , Newport East 12:00, 5 June 1985

When will the Secretary of State realise that unemployment is now the principal concern throughout the country? Will he bear in mind that the motor industry is a major employer of labour, and therefore that new investment is vital? Does he agree that without it we shall hear further redundancy announcements such as that recently made by the Girling company in South Wales?