HC Deb 12 July 1982 vol 27 c258W
41. Mr. Major

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many organisations are used to advise small firms through the small firms technical inquiry service.

Mr. MacGregor

Advice is available from engineers within the Production Engineering Research Association, which operates the service for the Department, and from 83 other organisations. These include 28 research associations, 20 universities and other higher educational establishments, 19 private consulting organisations, and 16 Government research laboratories.

43. Mr. Trippier

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many inquiries have been dealt with by the small firms technical inquiry service.

Mr. MacGregor

In the four weeks between the start of the service and 9 July, 108 inquiries have been received.