§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he accepts the need for a steady ordering pattern for power stations by the Central Electricity Generating Board in order to ensure a stable future for the power plant manufacturing industry; and what steps he proposes to take in this regard.
§ Mr. CryerA steady ordering programme is an important element in securing the long-term viability of the 179W power plant industry. As I said in my answer to the hon. Member on 19th April, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry expects to be in a position to announce proposals for the future of the power plant industry shortly.