Manufacturing Industry

HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 cc4-5W

5. Mr. Alexander

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what measures he is taking to create a climate conducive to a higher level of output in manufacturing industry.

Mr. Michael Marshall

The measures we have taken and those which we are now considering seek to reduce Government intervention and cut public expenditure as part of our broad economic strategy to reduce inflation, to release resources for productive use and to stimulate enterprise.

40. Mr. Pawsey

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what measures he is taking to create a climate conducive to a higher level of output in manufacturing industry.

Mr. Michael Marshall

The measures we have taken and those which we are now considering seek to reduce Government intervention and cut public expenditure as part of our broad economic strategy to reduce inflation, to release resources for productive use and to stimulate enterprise.