§ 2. Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to protect the interests of British firms producing electrical tools.
§ The Minister for Industry (Sir John Eden)No special steps have been requested by the firms concerned.
§ Mr. MolloyIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the speech of his right hon. 870 Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment caused irritation and annoyance, for which his apology has made some amends? Is the Minister prepared to advise his other Ministerial colleagues to be careful of their language in future?
§ Sir J. EdenMy right hon. Friend has already written to the chairman of the company concerned. I have no reason to believe that the company will not be able to meet any competition.