§ Mr. Batisteasked the Prime Minister if she will set up an interdepartmental body to co-ordinate the commercial exploitation of research work in universities and polytechnics without the intervention of the British technology group; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry will make a statement in due course on the future of the British technology group and on the arrangements for exploitation of research work in universities and polytechnics.