Mr. Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he will give, for the longest stated period of time, the number and occasions when he has made statements giving facts and figures falling within the purview of his Department when such information has not been requested by the House or its Select Committees.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldSince 24th November 1976, my right hon. Friends the Secretary of State and Minister of State and my hon. Friend the Minister of State have made six statements to the House relating to the Meriden motor cycle co-operative, shipbuilding industry assistance, the steel industry in Wales, matters concerning British Leyland, and the Footwear Industry Study Steering Group Report.