HC Deb 23 March 1970 vol 798 cc949-50
4. Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Technology if he will now make a statement on the Mensforth Committee recommendations concerning the quality and reliability of British exports.

Mr. Alan Williams

The Committee on Quality Assurance, under the Chairmanship of Sir Eric Mensforth, has not yet submitted its report.

Mr. Biffen

But is the hon. Gentleman aware that the recommendations have already been widely revealed and that they involve a totally needless extension of bureaucracy in the establishment of British quality abroad? To save us time spent in fretting about the matter, will the hon. Gentleman now say that this nonsense will be rejected by the Government?

Mr. Carmichael

On the last occasion tations on the report are still taking place, but no doubt the hon. Gentleman's rather animated contribution will be taken into account.