§ Mr. Cleggasked the Minister of Technology what plans he has for the expansion of technologically-based industries in the North West to replace permanently closed textile mills; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BennMy Department is engaged in a general effort to stimulate advanced technology and techniques in industry. The problems of the textile areas in the North West are included within the remit of the Hunt Committee to which my Department will make known its views.