§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether his Department has been in negotiation with any former Government employees concerning the oil mop device.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThe Warren Spring Laboratory of my Department has been in contact with two companies in connection with the evaluation of oil mop devices. One of these companies is known to employ a former Government employee. I am unaware of the total extent of employment of former Government employees in companies contacted by the Warren Spring Laboratory. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will be in touch with my office, as I said in reply to his Question on Monday 13th November—[Vol. 958, c. 12–15.]—so that these matters might be discussed further.