§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the Government's attitude towards the recommendations of the National Economic Development Office urging the establishment of a policy council to reconcile the political and commercial objectives of State corporations.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettI have been asked to reply.
I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister gave on 18th November 1976 to my hon. Friend the Member for Bedwellty (Mr. Kinnock)—[Vol. 919, c. 663].