§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he proposes to inform Parliament what progress has been made by the task forces ; and if he will reconsider his refusal to publish their reports.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe task forces' reports are now being considered by Ministers against the background of the present industrial situation. Meanwhile work is continuing to attract new projects to the areas concerned. A full statement will be made in due course, but the report will not be published.