§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Industry what powers he possesses under the Industry Acts or otherwise to grant assistance to British process plant manufacturers in order to prevent the £24 million order for the new British Leyland paint plant going abroad; and if he will exercise such powers.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieThe purposes for which assistance can be provided under the Industry Act 1972 are set out in Part II of the Act. I have received no recent applications for assistance from manufacturers of paint plant equipment.