HC Deb 15 July 1980 vol 988 c500W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Prime Minister whether she will require all Government Departments to adopt a "Buy British" policy.

The Prime Minister

It is the Government's policy to seek ways of using public purchasing more effectively to enhance the competitiveness of British industry. Government Departments have a good record of buying from British sources wherever possible, and obtain over 90 per cent. of their requirements from them. Industry must respond by producing the goods required competitively.