§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Industry if the IDAB expressed a view on the Meriden Motorcycle Co-operative's request for further financial assistance; and, if so, if he will publish its recommendation.
Mr. Alan Williams,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 17th January 1977; Vol. 924, c. 58], gave the following information:
The Board was not consulted about the recent requests by the Meriden Co-operative for interim assistance, although it has been kept informed.