§ 34. Mrs. Castleasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he has studied the report on the future of the United Kingdom electronic components industry published by Mullard Ltd., a copy of which has been sent him; and whether he will make a statement on the action he proposes to take to help the industry to overcome the problems outlined in it.
Mr. Alan WilliamsOver the past four years the Government have been engaged in an evolving programme for the protection and promotion of the British electronic components industry. The Government have negotiated quotas and supported inter-industry talks, as appropriate, and Government financial assistance to 355W the industry, including Mullard itself, has been steadily increasing.