HC Deb 05 June 1985 vol 80 c173W
10. Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the progress of Government action to disperse research and development activities of private firms and public bodies to the regions.

Mr. Trippier

No. It is not Government policy to influence the location of private sector research and development activities. There are currently no plans to relocate DTI laboratories to other regions.