NEWMAN, HAWKER DISCUSS ELECTRIC MOTOR MERGER <Newman Industries Plc> said it was discussing the possible merger of its electric motor operations with Hawker Siddeley Group Plc's <HSID.L> <Brook Crompton Parkinson Motors Ltd> unit. Newman has electric motor operations in the U.K. And Australia. The company gave no further details but said a further statement would be made shortly. Newman shares eased one penny on the announcement to 43p while Hawker was unchanged at 528p, three pence higher on last night's close.