HC Deb 21 July 1975 vol 896 cc28-9W
Mr. Edge

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will take steps to encourage the modernisation of the ferrous foundry industry.

Mr. Kaufman

As my hon. Friend will know, the Chancellor announced in his Budget speech on 15th April our intention to introduce a scheme of financial assistance to encourage the modernisation of the ferrous foundry industry. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry will be making a more detailed statement about this shortly.