§ Mr. Deanasked the Minister of Technology when he expects to complete his 231W examination, in consultation with the other Government Departments concerned, of how the purchasing power of the Government can best be used to promote a policy of stimulating technological progress.
§ Mr. CousinsThis examination will be a continuing one and not a once-for-all operation. Initially at least it is likely to lead to proposals for action on specific, narrow, aspects of the subject rather than any general change of policy over the whole field of Government procurement.