To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions his Department has had regarding the future of Peugeot in the UK; and where and when those discussions took place. (76997)

DTI has a long history of dialogue with Peugeot in the UK and has had frequent meetings with the company to discuss their UK manufacturing operations. Most recently, the then Secretary of State met the Chief Executive Officer of PSA Peugeot Citroen, Jean-Martin Folz, on 26 April in London. My predecessor met Mr. Folz on 18 April in London. We remain in regular contact with Peugeot at official level.

During a Westminster Hall debate on 13 June, I agreed to meet my hon. Friend and other local MPs to discuss Peugeot and wider manufacturing issues in the Coventry area in further detail.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions his Department has had with Peugeot management regarding the trade unions alternative plan. (76998)

My predecessor met the Chief Executive Officer of PSA Peugeot Citroen, Jean-Martin Folz, on 18 April. The then Secretary of State met Mr. Folz on 26 April. The trade unions have kept DTI officials updated on the developments of their counter-proposals, for which we are grateful. HM Government have made clear to Peugeot the importance of open and constructive dialogue, consistent with legal obligations under information and consultation legislation.

During a Westminster Hall debate on 13 June, I agreed to meet my hon. Friend and other local MPs to discuss Peugeot and wider manufacturing issues in the Coventry area in further detail.