DELIVERIES of Ford vehicles to UK fleets are unlikely to be affected by white-collar worker walk-outs planned for February 24-29 and March 6-8, according to the manufacturer.

A Ford spokesman said: 'We will be taking every step we can to ensure the minimum of disruption.' Just over 1,200 out of 7,300 salaried supervisory staff and engineers have voted to take strike action over a pay dispute.