Institute of Advanced Machine Tool and Control Technology

HC Deb 22 November 1966 vol 736 cc1118-9

3. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Technology what plans he has for establishing an institute of advanced machine tool and control technology.

15. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Technology when work is scheduled to start on the Institute of Machine Tool and Control Technology at East Kilbride.

Mr. Shore

The institution will begin work as soon as the director has been appointed.

Mr. Hamilton

Can my hon. Friend give an idea as to when that will be? When will the institute start operations?

Mr. Shore

The appointments will take place just as soon as the ordinary selection procedures can be completed. As my hon. Friend will be aware, in the opening stages the institute will make use of the facilities now available both at the N.E.L. and at Strathclyde University.

Mr. Dalyell

Will consideration be given to the directors including one representative of the motor industry in Scotland?

Mr. Shore

That is an interesting suggestion and we will certainly consider it.