Rover Group

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:32 pm on 19 February 1987.

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Photo of Mr Reginald Eyre Mr Reginald Eyre , Birmingham, Hall Green 3:32, 19 February 1987

Is my right hon. Friend aware that he is to be congratulated on the realism of his proposals and that the underpinning of Austin Rover that will be achieved by the Government's further commitment that he specified is to be welcomed? Will he confirm that, with the joint venture proposals affecting Freight Rover, there will be no loss of jobs at the Common lane factory in Birmingham? Will he confirm also that the prospects of the joint truck venture will be improved by the availability of the sales network in Europe that DAF has built up?