§ Mr. Edgeasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will hold discussions with the motor vehicle manufacturers with a view to establishing a scheme whereby they reserve machine tool capacity two years ahead of requirements.
§ Mr. CarmichaelReserving capacity two years in advance would not be practicable, but my Department will take every opportunity to draw the attention of the motor vehicle industry to the wish of the machine tool industry for the longest possible notice of future requirements.