HC Deb 25 March 1987 vol 113 cc183-4W
29. Mr. Spencer

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on his Department's policy towards the promotion of new technology.

Mr. Pattie

The Government's policies are creating a business climate that encourages and rewards enterprise, thereby stimulating the development and application of new technologies.

In addition, many of the measures of assistance offered by my Department under the Science and Technology Act 1965 are concerned with the promotion and rapid adoption of new technologies.

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