§ Mr. Woolmerasked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) when the pilot study on a Europort data bank was commenced; when it is expected to be completed; and what is the main purpose behind the study;
(2) what consultants are being employed on the Europort data bank pilot study; what is the estimated cost to public funds of the study; and what is the estimated cost of employing the consultants;
(3) if he will give the names and locations of the organisations which have been selected to have terminals as part of the pilot study on a Europort data bank; who proposed these specific locations; and what criteria were used in their selection.
§ Mr. ButcherI will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.