HC Deb 28 February 1977 vol 927 cc81-2W
18. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he is satisfied with the progress made in the industrial strategy.

Mr. Les Huckfield

Yes. The meeting of the National Economic Development Council on 2nd February welcomed the good progress being made by the sector working parties in the formulation of medium-term strategies for their industries and all parties reaffirmed their commitment to the strategy programme. But the real test will lie in the translation of the sectoral work into positive action in individual companies and plants.