HC Deb 03 November 1967 vol 753 cc28-30W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Technology what proposals he has to advance the discounted value of investment grants for numerically controlled machine tools accompanied by loans amounting to the discounted value of future depreciation allowances being guaranteed by the National Research and Development Council; when he expects these proposals to be put into effect; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Benn

I am, at present, considering a request by the National Research Development Corporation for approval of a project very much on the lines suggested by the hon. Member.