§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for Industry which requirements board has responsibility for computer-aided design; when the board was established; and what is the value of the projects in computer-aided design which it has launched in the present financial year.
§ Mr. KaufmanEach requirements board is responsible for computer-aided design work falling within its industrial sector. In addition, a Chief Scientist's Requirements Board, especially convened as the need arises, deals with those computer-aided design projects that have application to industry generally or to sectors not covered by other boards. The boards were established at the end of 1972. Estimated expenditure on computer-aided design projects launched by the 647W boards in the present financial year is £850,000 of which £330,000 will be spent in 1975–76. In addition, the estimated expenditure in 1975–76 for ongoing computer-aided design projects launched by the boards in previous years is £830,000.