§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Industry what formal or informal discussions he or any official of his Department has held with representatives of Ferranti Limited on the future of the National Enterprise Board's holding in the firm; and when he will be making a statement about the future of this public holding.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe Department of Industry has received many representations on the future of the NEB, including some from Ferranti. I shall make a statement in due course.