HC Deb 03 May 1966 vol 727 c1410
22. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Technology when he will launch his co-operative scheme involving industry, universities, and Government establishments to develop and apply new techniques of computer-aided design; and whether he will give an estimate of the cost.

24. Mr. Stainton

asked the Minister of Technology what estimates he has made of the cost of the co-operation scheme involving university, industry and Government establishment to develop and apply the new techniques for computer design; and what estimates he has made of the resulting gain to the nation.

Mr. Dell

The working party which has been preparing the plans in this field is finalising its report. Certain preparatory work is already in progress—for example, that at the National Engineering Laboratory—but I cannot yet forecast when the final scheme will be in operation.

Mr. Dalyell

May we have an assurance that special attention will be given to standardising techniques?

Mr. Dell

Yes, standardising techniques are very much in the forefront of our minds at the moment.