HC Deb 19 May 1975 vol 892 c244W
Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will give a general direction to all nationalised industries that they should whenever possible purchase motor vehicles made in Great Britain.

Mr. Meacher

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will introduce legislation to make the chairmen of nationalised industries subject to his authority; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Benn

The chairmen of the nationalised industries for which I am responsible work within the terms of the Iron and Steel Act 1967 and the Post Office Act 1969, subject to any overriding obligations imposed by the European Communities Act 1972.