HC Deb 09 June 1975 vol 893 cc2-3W
19. Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what progress he has made in preparing for the establishment of the NEB.

44. Mr. Fairbairn

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what progress he has made in his preparations for the establishment of the National Enterprise Board.

47. Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what progress he has made with his preparations for the establishment of the National Enterprise Board.

Mr. Benn

An organising committee for the National Enterprise Board has been appointed which, in close consultation with my Department, is making arrangements to set up the National Enterprise Board as soon as the Industry Bill becomes law.

27. Mr. Stanley

asked the Secretary of State for Industry from what sources the National Enterprise Board will obtain its funds for industrial investment.

Mr. Benn

The National Enterprise Board will obtain its funds for industrial investment from public and private sources, in sterling or otherwise, as prescribed in Schedule 2 and Clause 7 of the Industry Bill.

45. Mr. Biffen

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what proposals he has for the early establishement of the National Enterprise Board.

Mr. Benn

The National Enterprise Board will be established shortly after the Industry Bill has become Law.

51. Mr. Crawford

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether the National Enterprise Board will open regional offices.

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

The Government have already made clear their view that the NEB should have offices in the North-East and the North-West.