KPMG AND LAND ROVER

Early day motion 714, tabled 23 January 2002 by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour). Signed by 33 members.

That this House expresses its deep concern at the conduct of KPMG as receiver for UPF - Thomson who are effectively holding Land Rover to ransom and placing over 10,000 manufacturing jobs at risk; believes that this will endanger well established business arrangements that could lead to increased sourcing of components overseas; and calls upon the Government to review all it's department contracts with KPMG in light of their actions.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Labour/Co-operative 3, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1.