§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister of Technology whether he is aware that the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation has assumed responsibilities in relation to bids for United Kingdom assets from firms owned overseas which are not allocated to it by the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation Act; and if he will direct the corporation to desist from such activities.
§ Mr. BennNo. The Act does not restrict the activities of the Corporation in the way the hon. Member would suggest.