§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of printing machines used in the United Kingdom is imported.
§ Mr. ChatawayIt is not possible to deduce what percentage of printing machines in use in the United Kingdom is imported. It is estimated that in 1971 imports accounted for 55 per cent. by cost of new machines, supplied to the printing industry.
§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what research and development help is given by the Government to the production of printing machinery in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. ChatawayAssistance is provided through R and D contracts through the preproduction order scheme and through the NRDC.