The long-awaited inquiry into the demise of the Birmingham-based car maker MG Rover has finally been handed over to Business minister, Ian Lucas, after four years.

When contacted, Ian Lucas, Business minister, informed that the report was handed over to him on 11 June.

The independent inquiry was established to confirm the reasons for the collapse of MG Rover in 2005.

The Company's Longbridge plant was closed in 2005, throwing approximately 6,000 workers out of jobs.

Later on, China's Nanjing Automobile bought the MG Rover.

Speaking on the topic, Richard Burden, Birmingham Northfield MP called the delay frustrating and said that total cost of the inquiry had soared to £15,922,838.

Richard Burden further added: "But the important thing now is to know what the report contains and I hope the Government will be able to make a statement on that as soon as possible."