HC Deb 18 January 1979 vol 960 c844W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what action he is taking on the recommendations of the petrochemical sector working party of the National Economic Development Council that support should be considered for investment in the United Kingdom in speciality plastics for use in the engineering industry.

Mr. Les Huckfield:

My right hon. Friend endorses the findings of the petrochemicals SWP that speciality plastics, whose main end uses are in the engineering industry, appear to offer particularly good prospects for expansion. The Government will play their part in this work, using the powers already available, including selective financial assistance where appropriate.