§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry on what subjects his Department is engaged in discussions with GEC Ltd. or its representatives, other than a planning agreement, power plant industry ordering, the Meriden Co-operative and the company's recent issuing of capital notes; and whether there is any relationship between these discussions and the GEC offer of assistance to Meriden.
Mr. Alan WilliamsThe Department is in constant touch with GEC on many topics in addition to those listed. There is no relationship between these and the Meriden Co-operative.