§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on the progress made by the National Enterprise Board in encouraging participation by all employees in its subsidiary and associated companies.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThe NEB's statutory functions include the promotion of industrial democracy in undertakings which the Board control, and the NEB is required to make arrangements with its subsidiaries to ensure that they play their part in furthering Government policies in this field.
§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Industry when he will determine the financial duties of the National Enterprise Board, especially those laid down under Section 6(3) of the Industry Act 1975.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldMy right hon. Friend hopes to be able to make an announcement within the next month.