§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will publish a list of the companies in the computer industry he has invited to discuss with him and the NEB possible mergers; what is his policy towards mergers between computer companies; and what are the views of the Sector Working Party on the Computer Industry on this subject.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldMy right hon. Friend has received suggestions from the Sector Working Party on Computers about steps to strengthen the United Kingdom computer industry. As a result, commercially confidential discussions have been initiated, involving my Department, the NEB and companies concerned.