Panther Westwinds Project 18 Mr. Bruce-Gardyne asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether, in view of the extent of the taxpayer's liability in the De Lorean motor project, he will make a statement regarding any Exchequer support which would be required for the Panther Westwinds project before further public funds are committed for this purpose. Mr. Giles Shaw No. The negotiations between the Northern Ireland Development Agency and Panther Westwinds Limited produced no agreement.