HC Deb 23 October 1972 vol 843 c174W
49. Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is aware of the problems facing the microelectronics industry in view of foreign competition and the difficulties of the home market; if he will consider granting the industry development assistance for specialised and general projects; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Chataway

We have had the situation of the mircro-electronics sector very much in mind, but I am not yet ready to make a statement.