§ Q14. Mr. McQuarrieasked the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on the United Kingdom turbine industry.
§ The Prime MinisterIn recent years the United Kingdom turbine industry has experienced a low level of home demand. Orders for two further advanced gas cooled reactors are expected to be placed later this year and they, together with the nuclear programme announced last December, should provide a firmer base for the industry.
With the assistance of the full range of Government services, the industry has achieved some notable successes in export markets despite intense international competition.