HC Deb 15 June 1965 vol 714 c47W
37. Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Technology which industries and processes, other than the four industries for which he is sponsor, he has selected for technical and economic studies; and if he will make a statement on the progress of each.

Mr. Cousins

My Department is at present studying the broad field of standardisation, testing and approval arrangements. Our intention is to find ways of improving standardisation procedures and in particular standards for export markets; to strengthen testing and evaluation services and to make greater use of our research stations and research associations to support these activities.

We have in addition recently initiated a study of the scientific instrument industry, with special reference to industrial process instrumentation.