HC Deb 19 December 1967 vol 756 cc343-4W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Technology if he will state his policy in relation to encouraging resources at present involved in research and development to move into the production side of industry.

Mr. Benn:

The problem of achieving the best distribution of the national technological resources between research, development and production is very complex because the needs of different industries vary greatly. In general I am seeking to concentrate effort more on the production side.