HC Deb 15 June 1965 vol 714 cc216-7
4. Mr. Charles Morrison

asked the Minister of Technology what measures he now has under consideration to assist in the application of technology.

Mr. Cousins

My Department is working on the whole range of action described in the Prime Minister's reply on 16th November to the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, West (Dr. Bray). The programme includes studies in connection with the industries for which the Ministry of Technology is the sponsor department, on engineering standards and on automation. The application of technology is also being furthered by the work of certain Government laboratories, through the Atomic Energy Authority, the new responsibilities of the N.R.D.C. and an extension of the scope of the Department's regional activities.

Mr. Morrison

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with his rate of progress in this direction, and, if not, why not?

Mr. Cousins

I am never satisfied because I am an impatient man.

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