§ 19. Sir George Youngasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether any planning agreements have been concluded with public manufacturing companies.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldOn 13th April my hon. Friend announced that eight companies322W had agreed to move to operative discussions on planning agreements. On 17th May my right hon. Friend announced that three nationalised industries are also to enter into planning agreement discussions. When planning agreement has been concluded a statement to that effect will be laid before the House.