§ Mr. Biffenasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs on what date he began the review to ascertain how more detailed information might be made available about imports of machine tools; when the review is expected to be concluded; by what means Parliament will be informed of decisions arising from the review; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlbuThe provision of the very detailed information sought last year by the Economic Development Committees for the Machine Tool and Mechanical Engineering Industries has raised difficult issues of both principle and law, but my right hon. Friend expects to give them an answer very soon and will see that Parliament is informed.