§ 34. Mr. Hordernasked the Minister of Technology when he will reply to the Report of the Select Committee on Science and Technology on carbon fibres; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FowlerThe Report of the Select Committee on Carbon Fibre Technology is now being studied in detail by the Department. For some time, in collaboration with N.R.D.C., we have been exploring with industry how best to246W establish a large-scale plant for producing carbon fibre in the United Kingdom which was one of the main recommendations of the Report. The importance of carbon fibre technology is fully recognised and my right hon. Friend will inform the House of his considered views at the earliest opportunity.