HC Deb 10 June 1975 vol 893 c110W
Q24. Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Prime Minister whether he will make a further statement about the allocation of departmental responsibilities for the motor industry.

The Prime Minister

There are a number of Departments concerned with the motor vehicle industry. The Department of Industry has a general sponsorship responsibility for the industry's activities as a whole. The Department of the Environment has responsibility for policy and legislation relating to transport and environmental matters. The Department of Energy is involved through its overall responsibility for energy policy and conservation and the Departments of Employment, Trade, and Prices and Consumer Protection have their normal departmental responsibilities.