HC Deb 24 February 1977 vol 926 cc671-2W
Mr. Macfarlane

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list the members of the National Research Development Corporation and their qualifications for selection.

Mr. Les Huckfield

The members of the National Research Development Corporation are:

Lord Schon of Whitehaven (Chairman)

Full-time members

  • Mr. W. Makinson (Managing Director)
  • Dr. J. C. Cain

Part-time members

  • Mr. F. A. S. Wood
  • Mr. F. J. M. Laver

Government's scheme of financial assistance to Chrysler UK Ltd. in the light of that company's announcement of higher than predicted losses and the great improvement in the financial position of the Chrysler Corporation.

Mr. Cryer

No; the sum to be paid to Chrysler UK Ltd. in respect of its 1976 losses will not be significantly more than was predicted in early 1976 when it was agreed to provide assistance, and is in fact substantially less than the maximum Prosion that was made in the agreement between Chrysler and the Government.