HC Deb 13 June 1977 vol 933 c61W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will advise public and private sector bodies which come within his field of responsibility to insist on being given not only a price but also the United Kingdom added value for the goods they purchase and thus encourage them to purchase goods with a high United Kingdom added value percentage.

Mr. Les Huckfield

No. I am not convinced that to impose such a requirement indiscriminately across the board would be an effective way of achieving what my hon. Friend seeks.