HC Deb 01 July 1974 vol 876 c2W
21. Mr. Waddington

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what plans he has for intervention by the proposed National Enterprise Board in the running of the textile industry.

24. Mr. Crouch

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what discussions he has had with firms in the chemical industry on the question of public holdings in connection with the Government's policy of taking control of profitable sections of this industry.

40. Dr. Hampson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if the wool textile industry is involved in his examination of matters connected with the proposed National Enterprise Board.

Mr. Benn

I must ask the hon. Members to await the Government's proposals for the extension of public ownership which will be published as soon as possible.

34. Mr. Tom King

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will ensure that any proposals he puts forward for a National Enterprise Board will indicate how it is proposed that it should be staffed.

Mr. Heffer

The Government's intentions on this aspect, as on other aspects, of the proposal for a National Enterprise Board will be made known in due course.