§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Industry what direct action he intends taking dramatically to increase Great Britain's expenditure on industrial research and development in the light of the figures shown in the Official Report, 11 June, c. 72.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe level of expenditure by industry on research and development is primarily a matter for individual firms. The measures which the Government are taking to improve the general financial and economic climate within which industry operates should lead to greater investment in all areas, including research and development.