§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether the Alfred Herbert Group is maintaining the targets set for it by its corporate plan; and whether he will make a statement about the future of Government financial assistance to the group.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldAlfred Herbert's corporate plan and the maintenance of targets are matters for the company and the National Enterprise Board. The Government will assist the firm, as the NEB guidelines make clear, on the same basis as other companies.