HC Deb 15 June 1977 vol 933 c202W
Mr. David Mitchell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many members there are on the Foundry Industry Economic Development Committee of NEDO; and what percentage of the membership is actively engaged as managers or proprietors of small businesses in accordance with the definition of "small" given to the Bolton Committee of Inqury.

Mr. Joel Barnett

The Ferrous Foundries EDC has 18 members, of whom eight represent management and five trade unions. Of the management members, one is actively engaged in a small business as defined by the Bolton Committee.