§ 22. Miss Fookesasked the Secretary of State for Trade what steps he intends to take to assist firms manufacturing television sets.
§ Mr. ShoreAssistance will continue to be available for our growing exports of televisions. I am also keeping a close watch on imports, and I have announced my intention of introducing surveillance licensing on imports of colour television sets and receivers.
§ Miss FookesIt seems that the right hon. Gentleman is seeking to give a somewhat vague set of aids. Will he, in addition, put pressure on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to end the 25 per cent. 961 rate of VAT, which is having a marked effect on the work of those employed in our television factories?
§ Mr. ShoreI assure the hon. Lady that I am in close touch with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor. All matters relevant to the success and health of the British television industry are discussed between us.