§ 93. Mr. Dalyellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will introduce legislation to provide that Government Departments and local authorities can use the power of the public purse through bulk purchase to promote an initial market for approved developments, in the civil field, emanating from defence research establishments.
§ Mr. DiamondIt is the Government's policy to ensure in co-operation with the rest of the public sector that public purchases will, wherever possible, facilitate wider industrial and commercial advantages. To that end, the fullest possible use of the results of defence research and the concentration of public purchasing on the most promising developments will be further encouraged, by legislation if that proves necessary.