§ 31. Mr. Edward Lyonsasked the Secretary of State for Industry what discussions he has had with United Kingdom television and electronic components manufacturers regarding the possibility of further direct investment by Japanese companies in television manufacture in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. CryerMy right hon. Friend the Minister of State has discussed the subject with a delegation from the United 361W Kingdom manufacturers of television sets and electronic components, together with representatives of the unions.
§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Industry what information is available to Her Majesty's Government on the extent to which Sony and National Panasonic have purchased components, during each of the preceding three years, from sources in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. CryerBoth companies make available to my Department information indicating the progress they are making towards incorporating a high percentage of materials and components manufactured in the United Kingdom. The figures are provided to my Department on a commercially confidential basis.