HC Deb 06 July 1967 vol 749 cc276-7W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what study he has made of the latest report of the Mechanical Engineering Economic Development Committee; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Harold Lever

Close attention is always given to reports coming from the Economic Development Committees. The Mechanical Engineering E.D.C.'s most recent published forecast of the industry's output shows no great change from the forecasts made in its two previous reports. Forecasts are always subject to revision on later information, but the report's outlook is consistent with the Government's expectations.