§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many separate firms have been eliminated or absorbed through the nationalisation of industries taken over since 1946; and what is his policy towards the further general concentration of British industry through Government action.
§ Mr. Les Huckfield,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 12th November 1976; Vol. 919, c. 263], gave the following information:
The hon. Member also asked about the policy of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry towards the further general concentration of British industry through Government action. This is a matter which varies from sector to sector of industry. The Government are prepared to consider assistance for restructuring that improves the competitive position of British industry, particularly in world-wide markets.