§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects a decision from the European Commission on the Government's scheme to aid instrumentation and automation equipment; and whether he will make a statement on the stage that consultations on the scheme have now reached.
§ Mr. CryerThe European Commission is now examining comments submitted by some member States and other interested parties. Her Majesty's Government will make every effort to expedite a final decision.