HC Deb 04 May 1972 vol 836 cc201-2W
Q16. Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Prime Minister whether he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and the Secretary of State for Employment in the administration of the financial assistance to the machine tool industry provided in the budget.

The Prime Minister

Yes. The aim of the scheme is to add £9–£10 million to the industry's order book over the next six months while the Government's other measures to stimulate investment are working through the economy.