§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will set up the technology centre recommended by the consumer electronics working party of the National Economic Development Council as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThe consumer electronics sector working party did not recommend a technological centre as such. The Government will, however, examine together with the industry the feasibility of common research facilities suggested by the sector working party.
§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will implement the recommendations of the consumer electronics working party on the television industry as quickly as possible.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldMy Department is already talking to all television companies about their future plans and is ready to assist the implementation of concrete proposals in line with the sector working party recommendations as soon as the companies themselves are ready.