HC Deb 23 February 1965 vol 707 c54W
51. Mr. Hazell

asked the Minister of Technology what facilities exist in his Department for the study of restrictive practices on both sides of industry.

Mr. Cousins

Restrictive practices in industry are primarily the concern of my right hon. Friends the President of the Board of Trade and the Minister of Labour. I am naturally concerned with the social impact of the adoption and efficient use of new techniques, plant and machinery and have set up a separate branch to deal with this aspect of the work of my Department.