HC Deb 10 January 1977 vol 923 c362W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Industry for what purposes the National Enterprise Board is considering taking a stake in the computer software industry.

Mr. Les Huckfield

This would accord with the interim policy guidance which the Government has given to the NEB.

Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what is the total amount of public money available to the National Enterprise Board for the acquisition of a stake in the computer software industry.

Mr. Les Huckfield

No specific sum has been allocated for this purpose.