HC Deb 29 May 1968 vol 765 c1808
15. Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will consider a scheme for import saving designed to assist small firms in this country to offer home-manufactured substitutes for imported goods.

Mr. Dell

There are, of course, many existing measures of Government encouragement and support for competitive domestic production and devaluation has greatly strengthened the ability of firms large and small to compete against imports. But if the hon. Member has some specific proposal in mind, I shall be glad to consider it.

Mr. Jenkin

Would the Minister of State undertake to receive a deputation from the Small Businesses Association, which has some valuable ideas which might be of some help in this context?

Mr. Dell

Certainly, Sir.

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