§ 30. Sir H. Legge-Bourkeasked the Minister of Technology what steps he is taking, in conjunction with the Post Office Research Station at Dollis Hill, to make 21 the fullest use of the resources of the telecommunications industry.
§ The Minister of Technology (Mr. Anthony Wedgwood Benn)The relation between the industry and the Post Office is one of the matter which the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation is at present examining, and the Government look forward to receiving its recommendations in due course.
§ Sir H. Legge-BourkeWhile recognising the importance of what the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation is doing in this connection, may I ask the Minister to give an assurance that there will be a complete reappraisal of the research and development side of the industry concerning Dollis Hill as well as any financial reconstruction that may be necessary?
§ Mr. BennThe terms of reference of the I.R.C. are broad enough to cover the points which the hon. Member has in mind. I know from my experience at the Post Office that Dollis Hill's relations With the industry have been close. With the new status of the Post Office, it will be possible for that relationship to be even closer.