HC Deb 23 March 1967 vol 743 cc296-7W
14. Sir J. Eden

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will make a statement about the work of the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation.

Mr. Harold Lever

No.

15. Sir J. Eden

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what investigations he is making into the affairs of firms supplying the Post Office; and what is the rôle of the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation in this regard.

Mr. Harold Lever

None; but at the invitation of the Government the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation is examining the structure of the telecommunications industry and its relations with the Post Office as the major home customer.