§ Mr. Bryant Godman Irvineasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what sections or agencies exist in his Department for collecting information from, or giving advice and assistance to, private sector industry.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThese activities are part of the general work of the private industry divisions, industrial research establishments and other parts of the Department. More particularly they are relevant in the following areas:
- Exports Credits Guarantee Department.
- Export Services Division.
- Fairs and Promotion Branch.
- E.E.C./E.F.T.A. Information Unit.
- Overseas Projects and Technology Division.
- Investment Grants Division.
- Companies Registration Office.
- Business Statistics Office.
- Technology Reports Centre.
- Industrial Liaison Service.
- Low Cost Automation Centres.
- Interlab Service.
- Computer Aided Design Centre.
- Standards and Calibration Services.