HC Deb 28 June 1979 vol 969 cc308-9W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will promote the use of facsimile transmission equipment by British telecommunication manufacturers.

Mr. David Mitchell

The use of facsimile equipment is a matter for the user to decide. It is however my aim to see that British equipment is fully considered for suitable applications for which it is competitive. In this connection this and other Departments are supporting the development of facsimile equipment for use in both the public and private sectors and for export.