asked the Secretary of State for Industry what percentage of British Leyland's sales of equipment and vehicle components are marketed by Chrysler (UK) in Iran; and whether he is prepared to make a statement about the continuance of business in that country following the acquisition of a significant part of the company's assets by the State.

I understand that there are no marketing arrangements between the two companies in Iran. The Ryder Report drew attention to the opportunities for British Leyland's sales of trucks to certain countries including Iran.