LDV

That this House is deeply worried by the announcement that the Birmingham based van-maker LDV has applied to go into administration; notes that over 800 jobs are under threat at LDV and thousands more amongst dealerships and the wider supply chain; recognises that these are skilled, relatively well-paid jobs in one of Britain's manufacturing heartlands; further recognises the assistance the Government has already provided, including the deferment of tax payments; and calls on the Government to do everything it can, proactively as well as reactively, to help secure a viable future for this key strategic manufacturer including the production of a new generation of electric vans.