HC Deb 28 February 1977 vol 927 c81W
16. Mrs. Knight

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what proposals he has for assistance to the private sector of the telecommunications industry.

Mr. Les Huckfield

My right hon. Friend is willing to consider in accordance with the normal criteria requests for assistance under the Industry Act 1972 from companies in the telecommunications manufacturing industry in the same way as requests from other industries.