§ Mr. Douglasasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give his assessment of the ability of the United Kingdom electronics industry to cater for the needs of the present and future needs of offshore oil technology.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantMy Department maintains a close liaison with both the electronics and oil industries, and the United Kingdom electronics industry has accepted the challenge presented to it by recent developments in the offshore oil industry. I am confident that it will be able to meet foreseeable demands.