Honda (Investment)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:37 pm on 13 July 1989.

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Photo of Mr Robert Atkins Mr Robert Atkins , South Ribble 4:37, 13 July 1989

My hon. Friend, as always, speaks strongly for his constituents' interests, and he is right to draw attention to the fact that it is largely because of the work, commitment and enthusiasm of his constituents and those working within the Swindon operation that Honda has decided to expand in this area. I shall certainly pursue, as 1 know he will, the points he made about my hon. Friends in other Departments, who have interests in relation to Swindon's infrastructure.

As for local content, I shall clarify the position so that the House knows exactly what it is. I shall state it as categorically as I can. The 80 per cent. local content required by our agreement is within the EEC, but will be British-based. We shall encourage British component companies and Honda to utilise—