§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) what measures he proposes in the short-term to aid the heavy power plant constructing industry in this country, should the Central Electricity Generating Board maintain its opposition to placing further orders before 1980;
(2) how he proposes to implement the rationalisation programme recommended by the CPRS in the heavy power plant manufacturing industry and the rôle of the NEB therein; and whether any form of sanction is contemplated;
(3) how an export rôle for the nuclear power company fits in with his plans for assisting the heavy electrical plant manufacturers.
Mr. Alan WilliamsMinisters are proceeding with discussions with management and unions in the power plant manufacturing and electricity supply industries on the measures proposed in the CPRS report. I cannot make a specific statement about particular measures before the discussions are completed.