Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will have immediate discussions with Enfield Automotive Limited, with a view to ensuring that the production of the electric car remains in this country; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EmeryMy Department has a close interest in electric vehicles and this includes the work being done by Enfield Automotive Limited. It is, however, for the company itself to decide how best to conduct its operation. My officials will continue to keep in contact with the firm.
Mr. R. C. Mitchellasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will give a general direction to the Electricity Council to make it a condition of grant for developing prototypes that subsequent production takes place in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. EmeryIt is not the practice of the Electricity Council to give grants for developing prototypes.
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