HC Deb 09 March 1977 vol 927 cc580-1W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects a decision from the European Commission on the Government's scheme to aid instrumentation and automation equipment; and whether he will make a statement on the stage that consultations on the scheme have now reached.

Mr. Cryer

The European Commission is now examining comments submitted by some member States and other interested parties. Her Majesty's Government will make every effort to expedite a final decision.