HC Deb 10 November 1969 vol 791 c23
25. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Technology what proposals he has for participating in the development of the marine environment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Carmichael

The Department provides the chairman and a member of the interdepartmental Advisory Committee on Marine Technology which has been charged with this duty. A report on its first year's activities is shortly to be published.

Mr. Dalyell

What is meant by "shortly"?

Mr. Carmichael

The report is being printed and it is hoped that it will be published towards the end of this month and that there will be a Press conference to launch the report.