HC Deb 22 February 1978 vol 944 cc649-50W
Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will describe the principal activities of North East Audio Ltd., in which the National Enterprise Board has invested £99,000.

Mr. Les Huckfield

This company develops and produces cassette recorders. The Board's share investment is £439,000.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will describe the principal activities of Irpor Ltd., in which the National Enterprise Board has invested £40.

Mr. Les Huckfield

This company holds patents for products of another associate company of the Board.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will describe the principal activities of Packaging Methods Ltd., in which the National Enterprise Board has invested £47,000.

Mr. Les Huckfield

The company develops and produces corrugated paper forming machinery. The Board's share investment is £147,000.

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will describe the principal activities of Pitcraft Ltd., in which the National Enterprise Board has invested £87,000.

Mr. Les Huckfield

My right hon. Friend's approval was not required for this investment and this is therefore a matter for the Board. I understand that its share investment is £487,000.