§ Q10. Mr. Ian Mikardoasked the Prime Minister when the official Government reply will be forthcoming to the First Report of the Select Committee on Nationalised Industries, 1967–68, on the Ministerial Control of Nationalised Industries.
§ The Prime MinisterMy hon. Friend will appreciate that the Select Committee's Report is a substantial document and that, if the Government are to do162W justice to it, we must examine it thoroughly. I can, however, assure my hon. Friend that the reply will be made as soon as is practicable.