§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Industry what discussions, and with whom, his Department has held following the publication by the West Midlands; Economic Planning Council of the document, "Industrial Productivity—Scope for Improvement".
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieMy officials are involved in discussions on follow-up action, particularly in a working party to consider the prospects for establishing a productivity improvement centre. These are held under the chairmanship of the author of the report and involve representatives of Government Departments, the University of Birmingham, and local industry and commerce.